HC Deb 30 April 1996 vol 276 c505W
Mr. Milburn

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many contracts the Malcolm Huriston Corporate Consultancy has had from his Department; and if he will provide details. [27275]

Mr. Bowis

Two. I refer the hon. Member to the reply that my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State gave him on 23 April,Official Report, column 104.

Mr. Milburn

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to his answer of 23 April,Official Report, column 104, on Mr. Nigel Whittaker, what level of remuneration the Malcolm Huriston Corporate Consultancy will receive; and for how long its services will continue to be provided. [27285]

Mr. Bowis

The level of remuneration is commercial in confidence. The contract is for a project and not a period of time.

Mr. Milburn

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to his answer of 23 April,Official Report, column 104, on Mr. Nigel Whittaker, how the Malcolm Huriston Corporate Consultancy was employed; and if there was competition for the contract. [27284]

Mr. Bowis

The contract was placed in accordance with departmental guidance and a number of other teams were considered.