§ Mr. Don FosterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how much his Department spent on external consultants and advisers in each of the last four financial years. [97414]
§ Dr. ReidExpenditure on external consultants and advisers over the last four financial years by The Scottish Office, including its Executive Agencies and associated departments, is estimated as follows:
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£ million 1996–97 3.0 1997–98 2.5 1998–99 2.1 1999–2000 0.9 Figures for the current financial year do not include spending from 1 July onwards by the Scottish Executive, which is now a matter for the Scottish Parliament.