To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what consultancy contracts his Department issued in each year since 2005; what the (a) value, (b) purpose and (c) contractor was in each case; and whether the consultant's report is publicly available in each case. (181894)

The only consultancy contract the Wales Office has issued since 2005 was in 2006-07. ER consultants were appointed to conduct staff surveys and provide analysis, facilitation and support for the change management programme.

The total cost of the contract was £37,699.

The various activities did not give rise to a written report.