HC Deb 30 November 1981 vol 14 cc16-7W
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 per annum; and what were the comparable figures for May 1979 and May 1980.

Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

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 May 1979 7 73,000
1 May 1980 6 83,663
1 November 1981 6 102,378