[holding answer 11 September 2006]: A complete answer to this question could be supplied only at disproportionate cost. I can tell the hon. Member, however, that the Department spent the following with ER Consultants over the last three financial years:
£ 2003-04 257,000 2004-05 600,000 2005-06 408,000
The Department also spent £8,800 with Praesta in 2005.