Written question asked by Alan Milburn (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 October 1996. It was answered by Angela Knight (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 October 1996 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: What are his latest estimates of the expenditure on all external consultants, including management consultants, for each year since 1992, in 1996 prices, for his Department and its agencies; and what are the quantified annual cost savings which such expenditure has resulted in. - Will write.

Answer: Mr. Milburn: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are his latest estimates of the expenditure on all external consultants, including management consultants, for each year since 1992, in 1996 prices, for his Department and its agencies; and what are the quantified annual cost savings which such expenditure has resulted in. [41190] Mrs. Angela Knight: I cannot answer substantively before Parliament is prorogued. I will, however, write to the hon. Member.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 41190; 282 c1113W;282 c1111W
Session: 1995-96
Subjects: Executive agencies Consultants Expenditure Government departments Treasury Management consultants