National Engineering Laboratory

HC Deb 05 December 1988 vol 143 c26W

Mr. Ingram

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will list the consultants who were asked to quote for the study into the operation of the national engineering laboratory at East Kilbride.

Mr. Forth

The consultants who were asked to quote for the restructuring study into the national engineering laboratory at East Kilbride are as follows:

1. a. Touche Ross
2. b. PA Consulting Group

Mr. Ingram

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what is the cost of the contract announced on 29 November given to the consultants Touche Ross for their study into the national engineering laboratory at East Kilbride.

Mr. Forth

It is not customary to publish the cost of consultancy contracts. This information is commercially confidential.