§ Lord Molloyasked Her Majesty's Government:
How much money they spent on outside consultants during the financial year 1993–94; whether this represents an increase or decrease in comparison with the previous year; and whether they consider that the sums so spent represent value for money.
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health (Baroness Cumberlege)I understand that the question refers to the use of private medical consultants. This information is not available centrally.