§ Mr. Wickendenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how much, in the most recent convenient year, was expended by his Department in commissioning studies and reports by outside organisations or individuals.
§ Mr. HeseltineThe cost to the Department of the Environment (excluding the Property Services Agency) in 1979–80 of commissioning studies and reports by outside organisations or individuals was £19.955 million; this includes 19.876 million spent on commissioning research. Most PSA commissions placed with outside organisations or individuals are for design work; the cost of studies and reports is not separately recorded.