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Energy and Climate Change written question – answered at on 17 July 2013.

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Photo of Gareth Thomas Gareth Thomas Shadow Minister (Cabinet Office), Party Chair, Co-operative Party

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change how much (a) he and (b) officials in his Department spent on external assistance to prepare for (i) appearances before select committees and (ii) contact with the media in (A) 2011-12 and (B) 2012-13; and if he will make a statement.

Photo of Gregory Barker Gregory Barker The Minister of State, Department of Energy and Climate Change

The Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, my right hon. Friend Mr Davey, has received media training. It took place on 31 July 2012 at a cost of £2,160.00 inclusive of VAT.

DECC has not paid for any external assistance to prepare for appearances before select committees.

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