§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland 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. RifkindI refer the hon. Gentleman to the answer which I gave him on 13 March 1989 at column35. Additional information is as follows:
£ 11988–89 1,162,108 21989–90 289,276 21990–91 408,000 1Out-turn. 2 Estimated figure.