§ Q24. Mr. Dobsonasked the Prime Minister if she will set out the responsibilities of the Paymaster General in respect of Government publicity services and the public relations and press staff employed by Government Departments.
§ The Prime MinisterThe Paymaster General is responsible for co-ordination of Government information. Direct responsibility for the Government publicity services and the public relations and press staff employed by Government Departments lies with the Minister in charge of each Department.