HC Deb 03 March 1988 vol 128 c624W
Mr. Fatchett

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many tenders were sought and received for his Department's consultancy with Tyzack and Partners on higher education corporation governing bodies.

Mr. Jackson

The Department invited three firms to submit proposals for consultancy on the membership of higher education corporations. Proposals were received from two of these.

Mr. Fatchett

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the cost to public funds of the employment of Tyzack and Partners as consultants to advise his Department on the composition of higher education corporation governing bodies.

Mr. Jackson

The contract is for the sum of £50,000, exclusive of VAT.