HC Deb 01 April 1987 vol 113 cc550-1W
32. Mr. Pike

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how much his Department has spent during 1986–87 to the latest available date in relation to proposals to privatise the water industry.

Mr. John Patten

The latest forecast of expenditure in 1986–87 on work in preparation for the privatisation of the water authorities is as follows:

£
Staff 400,000
Advisers Fees 1,100,000
Office Services 25,000
Total 1,535,000

These figures do not include certain other costs, such as accommodation, which are borne centrally.