§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the total sum paid out in fees to outside organisations in the furtherance of privatisation by his Department in 1979–80 and in each subsequent year; and what is his estimate for 1990–91.
§ Mr. RifkindNo expenditure was incurred between the years 1979–80 and 1986–87 inclusive. Expenditure since then has been:
£ 1987–88 615,648 1988–89 2,314,775 11989–90 5,205,000 1 Estimated outturn. The provision for 1990–91 will be contained in the supply estimates to be published on 20 March.