asked the Minister for Labour the number of consultancy firms that have been engaged by the external training division this year to date.
Written Answers. - Engagement of Consultancy Firms.
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AnCO's External Training Division have engaged 146 consultancy firms to date this year.
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asked the Minister for Labour the amount of money that has been paid so far this year to consultants engaged by the external training division.
During the period 1 January 1983 to 31 October 1983 AnCO paid out £7,218,000 to consultants engaged by their External Training Division. The amount paid out in November 1983 is estimated at £894,000.
The payments cover all costs of external consultants, including staff wages, materials and equipment, cost of premises and other overheads.