§ Mr. Don FosterTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) if he will list the number, purpose and total value of contracts with external advisers and consultants that(a) have been let and (b) are due to be let, by his Department to further the implementation of the 337W Modernising Government White Paper, indicating those contracts that relate specifically to management consultancy; [143704]
(2) how much, for each financial year from 1998–99 until the latest date for which sums have been allocated, his Department has spent and expects to spend on the implementation of the Modernising Government White Paper. [143702]
§ Dawn PrimaroloI refer the hon. Gentleman to the answer given today by my right hon. Friend the Minister of State, Cabinet Office,Official Report, columns 245–246W.