§ Mrs. HodgeTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the level of expenditure on consultancy by(a) his Department and (b) agencies for 313W which his Department is responsible for (i) 1993–94 and (ii) 1994–95; and what is projected for 1995–96. [25548]
§ Mr. WaldegraveThe total costs of consultants employed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and its executive agencies for the years 1993–94, 1994–95 and 1995–96 are detailed in the table. The figures for 1994–95 are provisional, and the figures for 1995–96 are current estimates. I will write to the hon. Member once the provisional figures are confirmed.
1993–94 1994–95 1995–96 Core MAFF 10,288,234 7,161,186 7,625,378 ADAS 985,845 700,000 700,000 Central Veterinary Laboratory 463,037 354,909 350,000 Central Science Laboratory 149,731 195,861 150,000 Veterinary Medicines Directorate 34,281 12,704 5,000 Pesticide Safety Directorate 170,469 89,572 150,000 Meat Hygiene Service n/a 475,000 434,000 Total 12,091,597 8,989,232 9,414,378