HC Deb 02 April 2001 vol 366 cc80-1W
Mr. Lansley

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office how much the Government spent on work from outside consultants in each of the past five financial years; what expenditure is planned for the 2001–02 financial year; and if she will make a statement. [153407]

Mr. Ian McCartney

The value of contracts let by my Department with outside consultants in each of the last four financial years is as follows:

Year £
1997–98 6,415,000
1998–99 2,499,000
1999–2000 1,825,000
2000–011 2,540,000
1 First three quarters

The other information requested is not held centrally.