Departmental Procurement

Mr. Maude
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland with reference to the answer of 5 November 2008, Official Report, columns 462-3W, on departmental procurement, for what reason and for what premises the kettles and television sets were purchased.

Ann McKechin
The Scotland Office purchased two kettles at a total cost of £35.90 for our tea preparation areas in Melville Crescent in Edinburgh and four television sets for our ministerial offices in Dover House in London at a total cost of £2,076.00.