§ Mr. Russellasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty how many information officers are on the strength of his Department; and how many of them have had experience as journalists on national newspapers or news agencies.
§ Mr. SoamesIn the Admiralty the duties of Information Officers include the production of professional technical literature for use within the Service. I presume, however, that my hon. Friend is referring to those members of the class who are engaged in public relations. There are nine of these of whom six have had experience of newspapers or news agencies. The other three have had specialist experience relevant to the duties they perform.