§ Mr. Dobsonasked the Secretary of State for Transport what was the total expenditure by his Department in 1980–81 and the estimated expenditure in 1981–82 on fees and commission to any outside bodies providing advice to, or acting as agents for, his Department in furtherance of the policy of privatisation of the assets of his Department or of nationalised industries or other bodies.
§ Mr. David HowellExpenditure in 1980–81 totalled £276,036. During 1981–82 I anticipate expenditure of some £800,000.