HC Deb 12 February 1980 vol 978 c542W
Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many Press and public relations officers are currently employed in his Department; what is the total cost; and what are the comparable figures for June 1970, October 1974 and May 1979.

Mr. Mark Carlisle

The number and cost of information officer group staff in my Department's press office on these dates was as follows:

Number Cost (£)
1 June 1970 8 33,000
1 October 1974 8 40,000
1 May 1979 8 79,000
1 February 1980 8 86,000