§ Earl Howeasked Her Majesty's Government:
What expenditure has been incurred by the Department of Health in respect of services rendered by private sector consultants during the financial years 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01 and 2001–02 respectively. [HL160]
§ Lord Hunt of Kings HeathExpenditure by the Department of Health on external consultants for each year since 1997 and 2002 is shown in the table.
Financial Year £ million 1997–98 12,694 1998–99 7,332 1999–2000 8,132 2000–01 6,531 2001–02 7,305