HC Deb 24 May 2004 vol 421 c1343W
Mr. Trimble

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what the total cost incurred by the Review of Public Administration has been since the beginning of financial year 2001–02. [170438]

Mr. Pearson

In May 2002, the Northern Ireland Executive agreed an overall budget of £3 million for the Review of Public Administration. To date a total expenditure of £1.71 million has been incurred by the Review.