§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland 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. Cope[holding answer 12 March 1990]: The information is as follows:
£ 1979–80 Nil 1980–81 Nil 1981–82 Nil 1982–83 Nil 1983–84 Nil 1984–85 Nil 1985–86 52,380 1986–87 4,298 1987–88 2,411 1988–89 1,549,937 11989–90 2,760,488 11990–91 1,800,000 1 Estimated