§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the total sum paid out in fees to outside organisations in the furtherance of privatisation by his Department in 1979–80 and each year to date; and what is the estimate for 1989–90.
§ Mr. LangNo expenditure was incurred between the years 1979–80 and 1986–87 inclusive. In 1987–88, expenditure of £615,648 was incurred on advisers' fees relating to the privatisation of the electricity supply industry in Scotland. In 1988–89, the expected outturn expenditure in respect of electricity privatisation and of privatisation of the Scottish Bus Group is around £2 million. The provision for 1989–90 will be contained in the supply estimates to be published on 14 March.