HC Deb 06 July 1994 vol 246 cc203-4W
Ms Ruddock

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when the consultants Ernst and Young commenced work on the March 1994 expenditure review.

Mr. Charles Wardle

The review of Home Office expenditure involving Ernst and Young began on 8 April and is due to be completed later this month.

Ms Ruddock

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how much has been paid by his Department and its agencies in consultancy fees to Ernst and Young during the last three financial years.

Mr. Charles Wardle

During the last three financial years, the Home Office has paid £856,564 to Ernst and Young for consultancy work.