To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what were the total fees paid out by his Department to management consultants in 1979–80 and in each following year; and what is his latest estimate for the current year and budget for 1990–91.

[holding answer 12 March 1990]: The information for 1979–80 to 1983–84 throughout Northern Ireland Departments, and the Northern Ireland Office is available only at disproportionate cost. Information for the years 1984–85 to date and the budget for 1990–91 is as follows: