HC Deb 01 May 1995 vol 259 c76W
Mr. Milburn

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will estimate the cost of employing consultants in connection with market testing programmes in which his Department has been engaged since their inception. [21363]

Mr. Horam

The cost to the Cabinet Office, including OPSS and its agencies, HMSO and COI of employing consultants in connection with market-testing programmes from their inception to 31 March 1995 is some £1,088,000.