HC Deb 19 September 2003 vol 410 cc1023-4W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will list the five highest value consultancy contracts relating to(a) council house privatization and (b) stock transfer for proposals; and what payments have been in each case in each of the last three years. [130895]

Keith Hill

Information on costs relating to Best Value studies, decent home delivery option appraisals or housing transfer advice is not held centrally and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.

Mr. Austin Mitchell

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister whether his Department maintains a recommended list of consultants to carry out(a) Best Value studies and (b) council house privatisation studies. [130946]

Keith Hill

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister does not maintain lists of consultants to carry out Best Value studies, decent home delivery option appraisals or housing transfer advice.