§ Mr. HuttonTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment (1) what was the total amount paid by her Department to consultants in connection with the introduction of the job seeker's allowance; [4583]
(2) which firms of consultants were employed by her Department in connection with the introduction of the job seeker's allowance. [4586]
§ Mr. ForthThe Department for Education and Employment has to date paid £88,000 to Andersen Consulting.