§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how much his Department has spent during 1987–88 to the latest available date in relation to proposals to privatise the water industry.
§ Mr. MoynihanEstimates of expenditure in 1987–88 by the Department in relation to proposals to privatise the water industry are as follows:
£ DOE Staff and Office Services 710,000 Advisers Fees 622,000 These figures do not include certain other costs, such as accommodation, which are borne centrally. The first item includes the cost of the present system of financial control of the water authorities.