§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the total sum paid out in fees to outside organisations in the furtherance of privatisation by his Department in 1979–80 and in each subsequent year; and what is his estimate for 1990–91.
§ Mr. Chris PattenFollowing is the information for water privatisation advisers:
£ million 1986–87 1.1 1987–88 0.6 1988–89 5.1 1989–901 23.0 1 Forecast outturn. Expenditure relating to the privatisation of the Crown Suppliers was £40,000 in 1988–89 and is estimated to be £280,000 for 1989–90.
103WNo expenditure was incurred on privatisation advisers prior to 1986–87. Final decisions have not yet been made about costs to be incurred in 1990–91.