§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total sum paid out in fees by the Department for National Savings 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. Maples[holding answer 2 May 1991]: Figures for the years 1984–85 to 1991–92 are given in the table. No figures are available for the years prior to 1984–85.
Year £000s 1991–92 1383 1990–91 349 1989–90 342 1988–89 424 1987–88 410 1986–87 308 1985–86 748 1984–85 684 1 Estimate.