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Written question asked by Angela Rayner (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 April 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 April 2022 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 25 April 2022. A substantive answer was provided by Edward Argar (Conservative) on Thursday, 28 April 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Department of Health and Social Care: Public Opinion

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how much his Department spent on (a) focus groups and (b) polling services in 2021.

Answer

Research and insights into United Kingdom public attitudes enables the government to listen to the views of taxpayers and customers, tailoring the delivery of public services to suit the needs of its users, and ensuring that communications are targeted and effective, and improve people's lives.

In 2021, the total expenditure on research, including focus groups and polling services, was £164,171 in the central Department and £449,765.50 in the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities which includes the former Public Health England until 1 October 2021.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
156486
Session
2021-22
Related items
Subjects
Expenditure Public opinion Department of Health and Social Care
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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