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<p /> <p /> <p>(a) The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) has spent £121,699
on mobile phones during 2013/14.</p><p> </p><p>(b) DWP has spent £21,378 on tablet
computers during 2013/14.</p><p> </p><p>(c) DWP occupies the majority of its estate
under a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) known as the PRIME Contract.</p><p> </p><p>Under
this PFI, the Department leases back fully serviced accommodation from its private
sector partner Telereal Trillium. The Department pays an inclusive unitary price for
the space occupied, which includes the provision of office furniture.</p><p> </p><p>However,
for those buildings and furniture requirements outside of the scope of the PFI contract,
the Department's spend (in the financial year (2013/14) was £608,000.</p>
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