HC Deb 02 May 1991 vol 190 cc270-1W
Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the total sum paid out in fees by the Countryside Commission 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. Trippier

The following table gives the available information. No figures are available prior to 1 April 1982.

Fees paid to management consultants
Year £
1982–83
1983–84 22,057
1984–85
1985–86 48,161
1986–87 49,974
1987–88 38,928
1988–89 12,763
1989–90 15,496
1990–91 146,837
1991–92 2100,000
1 Estimate.
2 Budget.