International Development written question – answered at on 26 July 2010.
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what steps he has taken to reduce the running costs of his Department since his appointment.
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for International Development announced on
the introduction of a new system of allowances for staff posted overseas, saving £2 million per annum over time; the implementation of a new travel policy which will save £1.2 million in 2010-11 by restricting all staff plane or train journeys to economy class unless business class is absolutely necessary; the rental of two floors in the Department's Palace Street office, which will provide an income of over £2 million per annum; and a commitment to reduce the size and cost of corporate services, such as HR and IT, by £5 million by 2012-13.
In line with other Government Departments, DFID's administration budget will be set during the forthcoming Spending Review.
My right hon. Friend has also committed the Department to work with other Government departments to reduce its procurement costs, including renegotiating contracts where possible.
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