§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what were the total fees paid out by his Department to management consultants in 1979–80 and in each following year; and what is his latest estimate for the current year and budget for 1990–91.
§ Mr. WakehamI refer the hon. Member to the answer given to him by my right hon. Friend the Member for Hertsmere (Mr. Parkinson) on 13 March 1989,Official Report, column 20.
The actual expenditure in 1988–89 and the estimated expenditure in the following two years is as follows:
Financial year £ 1988–89 27,496 1989–90 6,000 1990–91 12,000