HC Deb 17 November 1981 vol 13 c101W
Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many press and public relations officers are currently employed in his Department; what is the total cost per annum; and what were the comparable figures for May 1979 and May 1980.

Mr. John Patten

The information is as follows:

Number Cost
1 May 1979 25 £229,000
1 May 1980 24 £302,000
31 October 1981 23 £307,000