Privatisation (Hansard, 13 March 1990)

HC Deb 13 March 1990 vol 169 cc150-1W 150W

§ Mr. Dobson
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport 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. Atkins
[holding answer 12 March 1990]: The information is as follows: 151W

Privatisation 1981–82 1982–83 1983–84 1984–85 1985–86 1986–87 1987–88 1988–89 ¹1989–90 ¹1990–91

Sale of National Bus Company Operations — — — — — 635 324 139 38 15

British Rail Privatisation Study (Consultants' Fees) — — — — — — — 94 542 270

¹ Estimate.

No expenditure was incurred before 1981–82.

Privatisation	1981–82	1982–83	1983–84	1984–85	1985–86	1986–87	1987–88	1988–89	¹1989–90	¹1990–91
Sale of National Bus Company Operations	—	—	—	—	—	635	324	139	38	15
British Rail Privatisation Study (Consultants' Fees)	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	94	542	270
¹ Estimate.
No expenditure was incurred before 1981–82.