§ Mr. Gwynfor Evansasked the Minister for the Civil Service (1) what was the total amount spent by the Government in 1975–76 on advertising in Welsh and English, respectively;
(2) how much was spent by the Government in 1976 on advertising.
§ Mr. Charles R. MorrisDuring 1975–76 advertising in Welsh and English language newspapers and magazines published in Wales amounted to £19,850 and £84,700 respectively. Figures for printing in the Welsh language are not centrally available and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost. The total amount 181W spent by the Government on advertising in 1975–76 was £17,528,900. Of this, some £20,200 was spent on advertising in the Welsh language; the remainder in the English language.