§ Mr. Dobsonasked the Secretary of State for Defence what was the total expenditure by his Department in 1979–80 and the estimated expenditure in 1980–81 on fees and commission to any outside bodies providing advice to or acting as agents for his Department in furtherance of the policy for his Department in furtherance of the policy of privatisation of the assets of his Department or of nationalised industries or other public bodies, including the Armed Services.
§ Mr. HayhoeThere was no such expenditure by my Department in 1979–80. It is estimated that expenditure in 1980–81 might amount to approximately £1,000.