§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what was the total sum paid out in fees by his 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.
§ Mr. David HuntI refer the hon. Gentleman to the letter my predecessor sent him on 4 April 1990, a copy of which was placed in the Library of the House. Outturn in 1989–90 is £342,161 and provisional outturn in 1990–91 is £274,629. Budgets for 1991–92 have yet to be finalised.