HC Deb 30 November 1981 vol 14 c24W
Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the total expenditure by his Department in 1980–81 and the estimated expenditure in 1981–82 on fees and commission to any outside bodies providing advice to, or acting as agents for, his Department in furtherance of the policy of privatisation of the assets of his Department or of nationalised industries or other bodies.

Mr. John Patten

The information is as follows:

1980–81 Nil
1981–82 £3,500 (estimated)