HC Deb 10 February 1994 vol 237 cc428-9W
Mr. Meacher

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the value of consultancy contracts awarded by her Department each year since 1979, both in current prices and at constant 1994 prices.

Mr. Jack

The annual costs of external consultants employed by the Department—excluding agencies—since 1984–85 are set out. Data for earlier years can be provided only at disproportionate cost.

Financial year Expenditure (£) Constant 1994 prices (£)
1984–85 27,110 143,617
1985–86 174,724 1266,339
1986–87 135,279 1200,346
1987–88 44,105 161,887
1988–89 1,174,114 1,547,016

Financial year Expenditure (£) Constant 1994 prices (£)
1989–90 2,972,150 3,661,506
1990–91 4,495,793 5,123,327
1991–92 5,374,284 5,761,968
1992–93 7,010,814 7,238,665
1 Excludes computer consultants.