§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the total sum paid out in fees by his Department to management consultants in 1979–80 and in each following year up to and including 1991–92; and what is his estimate for 1992–93.
§ Mr. HowardInformation relating to the financial years between 1979–80 and 1984–85 inclusive is not readily available and cannot be obtained without disproportionate cost. Following is the information relating to the remaining financial years:
£ million 1985–86 4.3 1986–87 5.0 1987–88 5.3 1988–89 9.5 1989–90 16.3 1990–91 10.2 1991–92 110.7 1992–93 210.6 1 Provisional outturn. 2 Provisional budget. Excludes PSA Services, the budget for which has yet to be fixed.