HC Deb 03 November 1994 vol 248 cc1359-60W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what is his current calculation of the costs of preparation for market testing in his Department in terms of (a) payments to consultants and (b) other costs.

Mr. Oppenheim

The total costs for the Employment Department group for the period to 30 June 1994 have been estimated as follows(a) £1.9 million for consultancy fees, which covers consultancy support to in-house bid teams and to the Department; (b) £4.4 million for other departmental costs, which covers set up and running costs for central market testing units.