§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the total sum paid out in fees by his Department to management consultants in 1979–80 and in each following year up to and including 1991–92; and what is his estimate for 1992–93.
§ Mr. MatesThe information for 1979–80 to 1983–84 is only available at disproportionate cost. Information for the years 1984–85 onwards is as follows:
£ 1984–85 2,352,311 1985–86 2,427,200 1986–87 2,742,192 1987–88 3,363,213 1988–89 4,260,116 1989–90 4,835,757 1990–91 4,239,223 1991–92 4,246,115 1992–93 15,368,383 1 Estimate.