§ 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 following year; and what is his estimate for 1990–91 and budget for 1991–92.
§ Mr. Heseltine[holding answer 30 April]: The total sums paid out by my Department in fees to outside organisations for work resulting in privatisation since 1986–87 are shown below. My Department made no such payments in the years 1979–80 to 1985–86. The costs of the proposed privatisation of PSA services, including fees paid to advisers, will be reported to Parliament after the sale is completed and are not included here.
Year £ million 1986–87 11.1 1987–88 10.6 1988–89 15.1 1989–90 133.8 1990–91 9.4 1991–92 24.5 1 Figures for these three years include expenditure on behalf of the Welsh Office which was not accounted for separately. 2 Estimated.