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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 that has ever been undertaken. The review
involved a large number of departments across Whitehall to produce the 32 reports
and was based on evidence and views received through a widespread consultation with
interested parties from across society. Throughout the whole review, departments received
close to 2,300 evidence submissions and held over 250 events, which were attended
by around 2,100 stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>It was important that
this unprecedented examination of EU membership was done with the appropriate time
and care, however the Government is also very conscious of the need to ensure value
for money in everything that it does.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Costs</p><p> </p><p>
</p><p> </p><p>1) Staff costs</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Work on the Review was
allocated according to need using existing departmental staff. Providing a full breakdown
of staff time and costs would exceed the disproportionate cost threshold.</p><p> </p><p>
</p><p> </p><p>2) Printing Costs</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Department for
International Development paid £3,878 for printing and publication of the Development
Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Report.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>3) Running
engagement events</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>There were no additional costs for
the running of engagement events beyond normal staff costs; there was no expenditure
on hiring venues or meeting any expenses of participants.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>4)
Witness expenses</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Across the whole of the Balance of
Competences Review witness expenses amounted to approximately £2,255.</p><p> </p><p>
</p><p> </p><p>5) Publicity</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>There were no costs associated
with the publicity of the Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid report.</p><p>
</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>6) All other associated costs</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>There
were no other associated costs.</p><p> </p>
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