§ Ms HodgeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the level of expenditure on consultancy by(a) her Department and (b) agencies for which her Department is responsible for (i) 1993–94, (ii) 1994–95 and (iii) the projected figures for 1995–96. [25634]
§ Mr. SackvilleThe Department of Health and its agencies have spent the following amounts from running costs on consultancy.
- 1993–94: £15,933,037
- 1994–95: £18,479,405
The projected figure for 1995–96 is in the region of £15,600,000 and is based on 1993–94 prices.
Separate expenditure for the Department and agencies could be provided only at disproportionate cost.