§ Mr. BarnesTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many contracts were awarded by his Department and its agencies to the Andersen group of companies between 1986 and 1993; and what were the gross value of these contracts. [13401]
§ Sir John WheelerBetween 1986 and 1993 the Northern Ireland Office, Northern Ireland Departments and their agencies have paid the Andersen group of companies £3,144,010. The number of contracts that this amount covers is not readily available and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.