§ Mr. Tim Smithasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food 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. JoplingNo advisers have been appointed in connection with privatisation. In connection with other matters I have appointed Mr. Tim Boswell as my special adviser. In addition, seven firms have been appointed in the last 12 months to undertake new specific assignments mainly in the financial management and information technology field.