§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how much has been spent by(a) his Department and (b) the NHS on consultancy services in each year since 1996. [182412]
§ Mr. HuttonExpenditure by the Department and the national health service on external consultancy services in each year from 1996–97 to 2003–04, is shown in the table. However, it is not possible to separate the figures for consultancy and contract staffing for NHS trusts and primary care trusts (PCTs).
£ million Financial year Department Strategic health authority NHS trust Primary care trust 1996–97 14.699 222.003 2107.152 4— 1997–98 12.694 224.838 210.722 4— 1998–99 7.332 228.537 293.072 4— 1999–2000 8.132 235.056 293.304 4— 2000–01 6.531 242.097 2105.853 20.948 2001–02 6.800 266.855 2125.948 216.090 2002–03 7.266 219.648 2149.438 259.154 2003–04 110.031 3 3 3 1 This is the latest figure included in the accounts, but the accounts have yet to be authorised. 2 Figures for NHS trusts and PCTs include both contract staffing and consultancy services. 3 Figures for strategic health authority, NHS trusts and PCTs not yet available for this year. 4 PCTs were not in existence for these years.