To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how much her Department spent on pot plants in 2009; (317165)

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how much (a) her Department and (b) its agencies has spent on pot plants in (i) 2007-08, (ii) 2008-09 and (iii) 2009-10. (319202)

DWP occupies all of its properties under the terms of a facilities management contract under which it pays an overall charge in return for fully-serviced accommodation including, where appropriate, the provision of interior plants. It is not charged separately for any elements of this contract.