§ Mr. FisherTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what contracts his Department has with Price Waterhouse; and what is their value.
§ Mr. AncramCurrent contracts with Price Waterhouse are:
- Pilot market test of typing services.
- Pilot market test of messengers.
- Review of the existing financial systems within Estate Services
- Division (DHSS) and reporting on the necessary adjustments
- to satisfy market testing and possible agency status.
- Efficiency scrutiny and evaluation of "Relate (NI)".
- Option appraisal to identify best way forward for value for money audit work.
- Follow-up of a number of value for money studies at selected hospital sites.
- Assisting DHSS develop a strategic approach to personnel management.
- Preparation-monitoring monthly financial position of a client company of IDB.
- Financial company appraisal of Mivan Windows.
- Preparation of a strategic plan for a Local Enterprise Agency.
- Business review of Extern.
In order to safeguard commercial confidentiality, the value of the contracts cannot be disclosed.
§ Mr. FisherTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list the contracts that his Department has with(a) consultants and (b) accountants.
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§ Mr. AncramThe information required is not available from all Departments in the form requested and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost. However, current contracts under general headings are:
Consultants Accountants Capital works 260 Nil General management 195 34 Information technology 20 10 Privatisation 12 8 Next Steps Nil 1 Others 59 3