HC Deb 23 July 1969 vol 787 cc403-4W
Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what were the total sums spent on display advertising in 1968–69 in newspapers in England and Wales, respectively, and in Welsh language newspapers.

Mr. Taverne

Expenditure in 1968–69 by Government Departments on the purchase of space for display advertising in newspapers and magazines was approximately £3,983,000. Of this about £55,000 was spent in newspapers published in Wales, including £630 in Welsh language publications. This year's figures no longer include expenditure by the Post Office.