Press and Public Relations Officers (Hansard, 14 February 1980)

HC Deb 14 February 1980 vol 978 c799W 799W

§ Mr. Michael Brown
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer 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. Peter Rees
The number and cost of staff in the Treasury carrying out press office duties on these dates was as follows:—

Number Annual cost at date quoted

£

1 June 1970 6 27,000

1 October 1974 6 36,000

1 May 1979 7 73,000

1 February 1980 7 90,000

	Number	Annual cost at date quoted
		£
1 June 1970	6	27,000
1 October 1974	6	36,000
1 May 1979	7	73,000
1 February 1980	7	90,000