§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales 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. Peter WalkerAll expenditure associated with privatisation has, up until 1988–89, been administered by the Departments of Industry, Transport, Energy and the Environment. An announcement in respect of any costs borne by the Welsh Office in connection with the privatisation of the water industry, will be made in due course.