HC Deb 13 March 1989 vol 149 cc91-2W
Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what were the total fees paid out by his Department to management consultants in 1979–80 and each year to date; and what is the estimate for the current year.

Mr. Ridley

Information relating to the financial year between 1979–80 and 1984–85 inclusive is not readily available and cannot be obtained without disproportionate cost. Following is the information relating to the remaining financial years for my Department including PSA:

Year £ million
1985–86 4.3
1986–87 5.0
1987–88 5.3
11988–89 8.0
1 Estimate.