Research Councils (Fees)

HC Deb 03 February 1987 vol 109 c571W

Mr. Tim Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what information he has about spending by the research councils on fees to outside consultants in the current year, in 1984–85 and 1985–86.

Mr. Walden

The information is as follows:

Financial year	£'000
1984–85	2,775.5
1985–86	3,132.4
1986–871	2,210.9
1 period up to 31 December 1986.