HC Deb 17 July 1995 vol 263 c896W
Mr. Byers

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what is the latest estimate for the number of hours worked by N. M. Rothschild on providing advice on the privatisation of the coal industry; and when the contract is expected to end. [34429]

Mr. Page

N. M. Rothschild has, to date, worked approximately 37,500 hours on providing advice on the privatisation of the coal industry. In answer to the second question, I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to him on 21 February 1995,Official Report, column 109.