To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how many separate bookings for stays at five star or above hotels were made through the Expotel contract by his Department in the last 12 months; and at what cost. (315254)

Hotel bookings for stays at five star or above hotels made by the Department for Children, Schools and Families using Expotel for the period 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009 is:

One booking at cost of £100.75.

Data have been provided by Expotel.