HC Deb 01 May 1991 vol 190 c226W
Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the total sum paid out in fees by his Department to management consultants in 1979–80 and in each following year; and what is his estimate for 1990–91 and budget for 1991–92.

Mr. Heseltine

For the years 1979–80 to 1987–88 I refer the hon. Member to the reply he was given on 13 March 1989,Official Report columns 91–92. Following is the information relating to 1988–89 onwards:

£ million
1988–89 19.5
1989–90 16.3
1990–91 210.0
1991–92 38.3
1 Final outturn.
2 Provisional outturn.
3 Provisional budget.

The 1991–92 figure excludes PSA services, because its budget has yet to be finalised.