HC Deb 04 April 1989 vol 150 cc69-70W
Mr. Tim Smith

To ask the Attorney-General what was the total amount spent by the Land Registry in 1988 on management and computer consultancy contracts excluding hardware and software purchases.

The Attorney-General

The total amount spent by the Land Registry in 1988 on management consultancy contracts was £1,372 and on computer consultancy contracts £13,080, excluding hardware and software purchases.

Mr. Tim Smith

To ask the Attorney-General if he will list each management or computer consultancy contract awarded by the Land Registry in 1988, giving in each case the name of the consultancy firm and the subject of the assignment.

The Attorney-General

Management and computer consultancy contracts were awarded by the Land Registry in 1988 as follows:

  1. (i) Management Consultancy
    • Roland Long Limited:
    • A survey designed to improve staff and management communication at one district land registry.
  2. (ii) Computer Consultancy
    • IBM (UK) Limited:
    • A system evaluation to investigate and improve the use of the central processing unit of the department's main computer.
    • 70
    • Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency:
    • A Departmental Support Agreement to provide continuing technical advice, support and an information technology procurement service.

Mr. Tim Smith

To ask the Attorney-General what was the total amount spent by his Department in 1988 on management and computer consultancy contracts, excluding hardware and software purchases.

The Attorney-General

Nil.

Mr. Tim Smith

To ask the Attorney-General if he will list each management or computer consultancy contract awarded by his Department in 1988, giving in each case he name of the consultancy firm and the subject of the assignment.

The Attorney-General

No management or computer consultancy contract was awarded by the Law Officers' Department in 1988.