§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many Press officers there are in his Department; and how this compares with the position 12 months ago.
§ Mr. Peter ShoreAs at 1st November 1976 there were 16 members of staff employed exclusively on Press Officer duties in my Department. This compares with 27 in November 1975.
§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment of the total number of Press officers in his Department 12 months ago, how many of those were solely responsible for transport affairs.
§ Mr. ShoreAt 1st November 1975 there were 27 members of staff employed exclusively on Press officer duties in my Department. Of these, nine were solely responsible for transport affairs.