HC Deb 24 July 1987 vol 120 c500W
Mr. Tim Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the estimated expenditure of his Department in the current year on management and computer consultancy.

Mrs. Rumbold

Estimated expenditure on management and computer consultancy in the current financial year is £414,112. In addition we estimate expenditure of approximately £400,000 associated with the privatisation of the Plant Breeding Institute.