§ Mr. MeacherTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what was the value of consultancy contracts awarded by his Department and its predecessors each year since 1979, both in current prices and at constant 1994 prices.
§ Mr. EggarThe information requested is available for the period 1987 to 1993, and details are shown in the table. Other information can only be provided at disproportionate cost.
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Value of consultancy contracts, including amendments, awarded by the Department of Trade and Industry, 1987–93, current prices Calendar year Value £ 1987 18,814,000 1988 15,831,000 1989 26,578,000
Calendar year Value £ 1990 27,620,000 1991 38,491,000 1992 36,612,000 1993 29,369,000 Value excludes consultancy contracts let independently by the Department's executive agencies.