§ Mr. Tim SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the total amount spent by his Department in 1987 on management and computer consultancy contracts, excluding hardware and software purchases.
§ Mr. RidleyThe Department's financial records relate to financial years. In 1986–87 DOE (Central) spent £5.7 million on management and other consultancies (including computing). The forecast outturn for 1987–88 is £4.7 million.
§ Mr. Tim SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the total amount spent by the Property Services Agency in 1987 on management and computer consultancy contracts, excluding hardware and software purchases.
§ Mr. RidleyExpenditure by the Property Services Agency, on management and computer consultancy contracts, excluding hardware and software purchases, in 1987 was £3,572,487.