§ Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how much his Department spent on its contract with Thompson Partners in relation to the eventual recruitment of Mr. Ian Dutton; and what is the projected expenditure on the contract. [14151]
§ Mr. Raymond S. Robertson[holding answer 5 February 1997]: Five thousand pounds was paid to Thompson Partners in respect of its work to identify persons who might be suitable to carry out the consultancy relating to self-governing schools matters.
The projected expenditure on this consultancy is between £30,000 and £45,000.