§ Mr. Tim Smithasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what advisers have been appointed by his Department during the last 12 months in connection with the Government's privatisation programme; and what advisers or consultants have been appointed in connection with any other matters.
§ Mr. YoungerAdvisers and consultants are used from time to time with my Department's wide range of functions. The general information requested cannot be provided except at disproportionate cost; but during the last 12 months I have not appointed any advisers in connection with the transfer of functions from my Department to the private sector.