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Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 11:32 am on 15 July 2010.

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Photo of George Young George Young The Leader of the House of Commons 11:32, 15 July 2010

I am grateful to my hon. Friend for identifying areas in which central Government can reduce the cost of administration. I see that his early-day motion does indeed identify some very large sums of money that have been spent on conferences and external meetings. I will communicate with my right hon. Friend the Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General and get a response on the issues my hon. Friend raises.