§ Mr. Robert Banksasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many British consultants are employed by his Department to assist in work in the developing countries.
§ Mr. RaisonThe information requested is not readily available. In 1985 the ODA engaged British consultancy firms to undertake 155 new contracts in order to provide services financed from technical co-operation funds and the aid and trade provision. This excludes certain small contracts (less than £30,000) and contracts provided under capital aid.