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<p>The Balance of Competences Review concluded in December. It was the most comprehensive
analysis of the UK’s relationship with the EU ever undertaken. The Review involved
a large number of Departments across Whitehall to produce the 32 reports. The Review
was based on the evidence and views received through widespread consultation with
interested parties from across society. Across the whole review, departments received
close to 2,300 evidence submissions. Departments held over 250 events, attended by
around 2,100 stakeholders.</p><p>The breakdown of costs requested are as follows:</p><p>(1)
Providing a full breakdown of staff time and costs would exceed the disproportionate
cost threshold, but the staff cost of the Review was borne entirely within existing
staff budgets.</p><p>(2) The printing and publication costs for the Foreign and Commonwealth
Office (FCO) were £20,366. These costs covered copies of all 32 reports.</p><p>(3)
The FCO spent approximately £15,740 on running engagement events.</p><p>(4) Across
the whole of the Balance of Competences Review witness expenses amounted to approximately
£2,255 which were borne by the FCO.</p><p><br>(5) The FCO did not spend any money
on publicity of the reports utilising existing free social media and internet channels.</p><p>(6)
The FCO spent approximately £17,450 on other associated costs.</p><p> </p>
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