§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Attorney-General what was the total sum paid out in fees by the Lord Chancellor's Department to management consultants in 1979–80 and in each following year: and what is his estimate for 1990–91 and budget for 1991–92.
§ The Attorney-GeneralOn 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 1990–91 147,000 1991–92 1192,000 1 Forecast. The figures exclude computer consultancy. Figures for 1979–80 and 1983–84 could be provided only at disproportionate cost.