Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 44490
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Communication and Consultants
Tabled: 7 April 2025
Answered: 30 April 2025
Question
Kevin Hollinrake
Conservative — Thirsk and Malton
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what the value is of the baseline spending on (a) communications and (b) consultancy on which her Department's targets to reduce such spending is based.
Answer
Alex NorrisPart A: The baseline for communications in 2024/25 was £8m. Part B on consultancy: The baseline against which reductions will be measured is £15.2m. This is based on the initial values included in the 24/25 Spending Review.