§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the total sum paid out in fees by the Ordnance Survey 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. BaldryRecords in the detail required to provide the information are not available prior to 1985–86. The available information is as follows:
Fees paid to management consultants Year £000s 1985–86 276.9 1986–87 200.6 1987–88 236.8 1988–89 220.5 1989–90 242.4 1990–91 241.1 The budget for 1991–92 makes provision of £374,000 for management consultants' fees.