§ Mr. MilburnTo ask the secretary of state for National Heritage how many contracts his Department has had consultants; and what has been the total cost in each of the last five years.
§ Mr. Sproat[holding answer 23 March 1994]: Since it was established in April 1992, my Department and its two agencies have entered into 58 contracts with consultants. The cost has been £5.13 million in 1992–93 and £3.15 million in 1993–94.