§ Mr. WillisTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the number and value of contracts let by his Department since May 1997 to external consultants and advisers for the management of competitive tendering processes. [109455]
§ Mr. Morley[holding answer 10 February 2000]From records held centrally, since May 1997, the Ministry has let 11 contracts to external consultants and advisers for the management of competitive tendering processes. The total value of these contracts is £345,265 excluding VAT.