HC Deb 01 July 1991 vol 194 cc19-20
40. Mr. Wilson

To ask the Minister for the Civil Service what is the number of press secretaries currently working for Her Majesty's Government.

Mr. Renton

There are only two posts in Whitehall which carry the title press secretary. These are in the Prime Minister's Office and the Treasury. In addition, there are eight with the title director of information, one chief of public relations and 10 heads of information in other Whitehall Departments.

Mr. Wilson

In view of the challenge of explaining Majorism to the multitude, does the right hon. Gentleman think that that is enough?

Mr. Renton

I have no doubt that my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister will be able to explain his policies to the admiring British public without the need for any press secretary.