HC Deb 12 March 1990 vol 169 c114W
Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what were the total fees paid out by his Department to management consultants in 1979–80 and in each following year; and what is his latest estimate for the current year and budget for 1990–91.

Mr. Rifkind

I refer the hon. Gentleman to the answer which I gave him on 13 March 1989 at column35. Additional information is as follows:

£
11988–89 1,162,108
21989–90 289,276
21990–91 408,000
1Out-turn.
2 Estimated figure.