§ Mr. Tim SmithTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list each management or computer consultancy contract awarded by Her Majesty's Stationery Office in 1987, giving in each case the name of the consultancy firm and the subject of the assignment.
§ Mr. BrookeThe following is the information requested:
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Management consultancy contracts Firm Subject of Assignment A. P. Computer Consultants Feasibility study of revised publications subscription system P. Headley Consultants Modification of software package Daton Systems Ltd. Specification of micro system for forms stockholding Printing Industries Research Association Preparation for BS5750 quality assurance accreditation NHMC Consulting Warehouse organisation and efficiency review NHMC Consulting Forms Centre organisations and efficiency review NHMC Consulting Design of new warehouse NHMC Consulting Review of storage of departmental forms and stationery
§ Mr. Tim SmithTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total amount spent by the Inland Revenue in 1987 on management and computer consultancy contracts, excluding hardware and software purchases.
§ Mr. Norman Lamont[holding answer 29 March 1988]: The amount spent by the Inland Revenue in 1987 on management and computer consultancy contracts, excluding hardware and software purchases was £13.9 million.
§ Mr. Tim SmithTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total amount spent by Her Majesty's Customs and Excise in 1987 on management and computer consultancy contracts, excluding hardware and software purchases.
§ Mr. Lilley[holding answer 29 March 1988]: About £2.1 million in the calendar year 1987.