§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what was the cost of management and accountancy consultancy services incurred by each health authority in England and Wales in 1988–89, 1989–90 and 1990–91; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DorrellThis information is not collected centrally. In England decisions to employ management and accountancy consultants are a matter for individual health authorities.
Information relating to Wales is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales.