asked the Minister for the Environment the number of private consultants who have been engaged by his Department since 10 March 1987; the reason for their appointment; the terms and conditions of such appointment; the fee liability incurred to date; the fees paid to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Private Consultant Appointment.
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Two consultants have been engaged by my Department since 10 March 1987 to provide specialist services. Both consultants have been engaged on fixed fee contracts. The fee liability, excluding incidental expenses, incurred to date is £28,387 of which £19,953 has been paid.