HC Deb 04 June 1991 vol 192 cc147-8W
Mr. McAllion

To ask the Minister for the Civil Service what was the total amount spent by the Office of the Minister for the Civil Service in the 1990–91 financial year on management and computer consultancy contracts, excluding hardware and software purchases; and if he will list each management or computer consultancy contract awarded by the OMCS in 1990–91, giving in each case the name of the consultancy firm, the subject of the assignment and, if appropriate, the executive agency for whom the contract was carried out.

Mr. Renton

The OMCS spent £747,500 on management and computer consultancy contracts, excluding hardware and software purchases, in 1990–91. The management and computer consultancy contracts let by the OMCS during 1990–91 are as follows:

Firm and Assignment

  • Coopers and Lybrand—Informing decisions on advising Departments and Agencies about the evaluation of Agencies' performance.
  • Computer Answers Ltd.—Design and write database system.

Mr. Maples

This question falls within the scope of the policy announced in Cm. 1263: arrangements have therefore been made for the chief executive of HMSO to reply direct. Copies of the letter will be placed in the House Library and with the Public Information Office.