HC Deb 08 January 2001 vol 360 c354W
Mr. Brady

To ask the President of the Council if she will list the projects undertaken for her Department by(a) outside consultants, (b) academic researchers and (c) university departments since 1 May 1997, giving the total expenditure incurred in each category. [144074]

Mrs. Beckett

Outside consultants have undertaken three projects for my Department since 1 May 1997 at a total cost of £25,650. These projects are listed:

Outside consultant Project
Civil Service College General accounting advice
Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency IT services
Focus Quality Services Assessment for Investors in People accreditation

My Department has not made use of academic researchers or university departments during the period in question.