HC Deb 12 March 1990 vol 169 cc90-1W
Mr. Dobson

To ask the Attorney-General what were the total fees paid out by the Lord Chancellor's 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.

The Attorney-General

On the information available, the cost to the Lord Chancellor's Department of employing management consultants for each financial year from 1984–85 to date is as follows:

£
1984–85 Nil
1985–86 221,000
1986–87 473,837
1987–88 134,255
1988–89 205,882
1989–90 178,500
1990–91 1190,000
1 forecast

The figures exclude computer consultancy. Figures for 1979–80 to 1983–84 could be provided only at disproportionate cost.