Written question asked by Lord Bruce of Bennachie (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 5 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2003. It was answered by Lord Touhig (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 2003 on behalf of the Wales Office.

Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, if he will list the contracts for consultancy and other work carried out by Bechtel in each year after 1997 by the Welsh Office, stating in each case (a) the nature of the work, (b) the value of the contract and (c) the duration of the contract; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Malcolm Bruce: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list the contracts for consultancy and other work carried out by Bechtel in each year after 1997 by the Welsh Office, stating in each case (a) the nature of the work, (b) the value of the contract and (c) the duration of the contract; and if he will make a statement. [137734] Mr. Touhig: The Wales Office was established in 1999. Bechtel have not been contracted to carry out any consultancy work for the Wales Office since then. There are no records of Bechtel carrying out any work for the Welsh Office between 1997 and 1999.

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