§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total sum paid out in fees by HM Customs and Excise to management consultants in 1979–80 and in each following year; and what is his estimate for 1990–91 and budget for 1991–92.
§ Mrs. Gillian ShephardCustoms and Excise estimates that expenditure on management and computer consultancies from 1979–80 to 1990–91 to be as follows:
£ million 1979–80 Nil 1980–81 Nil 1981–82 Nil 1982–83 Nil 1983–84 0.02 1984–85 0.19 1985–86 1.34 1986–87 2.04 1987–88 1.44 1988–89 3.53 1989–90 3.25 1990–91 2.51 The budget for 1991.92 is £3.86 million.