§ Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much his Department has spent on contracts with private detective agencies since 1991; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir John WheelerSince 1991 Northern Ireland Civil Service Departments and the Northern Ireland Office have spent £25,017 on inquiries undertaken by private detective agencies as follows:
£ Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland 19,401 Department of Economic Development 215,616 1 Investigations into the circumstances relating to persons claiming compensation against the Department as a result of alleged personal injuries through tripping incidents. 2 Investigations pertinent to economic development.