§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many consultants were retained by his Department in 1985–86; and what was the cost.
§ Mr. Kenneth BakerOne hundred and thirty-six consultancy contracts were let by DOE(C) in 1985–86 at a total estimated cost of £2,227,000. The equivalent sum for PSA was £153,400,000 covering all works consultancy commissions and management consultancies, but the number of consultancies let is not readily available.