§ Mr. MilburnTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs which firms have won computer consultancy contracts from his Department and its agencies over the last five years; and what is the number of contracts per firm. [33893]
§ Mr. Hanley[holding answer 12 July 1995]: The FCO is involved in a number of strategic projects to develop and enhance its communications and information handling facilities. As such, it has dealt with many different software suppliers and consultants. The information is not readily available and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
§ Mr. MilburnTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how much his Department and its agencies have spent on computer consultancy in each of the last five years; and what is the expected expenditure over the next five years. [33862]
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§ Mr. Hanley[holding answer 12 July 1995]: The FCO spend on computer consultancy over the last five years was:
- 1990–91: £3,985,000
- 1991–92: £4,074,000
- 1992–93: £4,527,000
- 1993–94: £5,076,000
- 1994–95: £4,984,000
- 1995–96: £6,300,000
- 1996–97: £6,100,000
- 1997–98: £5,700,000
- 1998–99: £5,700,000
- 1999–2000: £6,000,000