§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer 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. Ryder[holding answer 12 March 1990]: For 1979–80 and each ensuing year up to and including 1987–88, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given on 17 March 1989, Official Report, column 383, by my right hon. Friend the then Paymaster General. The fees paid in 1988–89 were £2,334,613, the estimated fees for the current year are £2,757,110 and the budget provision for 1990–91 is £3,157,489.