Dick Spring
Question:198 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will give a breakdown of the amount of money his Department intends to spend on consultancy services in 1991; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Departmental Expenditure on Consultancy Services.
The 1991 Estimate of £740,000, for consultancy services for my Department, relates to the proposed engagement of consultants in the following areas:—
|
Area |
£000 |
|
Actuarial |
140 |
|
Legal |
85 |
|
Computerisation |
150 |
|
Economic/Industrial |
300 |
|
Technical |
5 |
|
Miscellaneous |
60 |
|
740 |
I would point out that, at this stage, any breakdown would have to be treated as tentative, since decisions on individual consultancies will be taken in the light of the circumstances pertaining at the particular time. The miscellaneous provision is intended to cover unforeseen assignments which are required.