HC Deb 04 December 1985 vol 88 cc257-8W
20. Mr. Peter Bruinvels

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will estimate how much money was spent on party political propaganda by local authorities in 1984 and to date; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Waldegrave

The information necessary to estimate total expenditure by local authorities on publicity of a party political nature is not available. It is clear, however, that at least £20 million has been spent on publicity of this nature since this Parliament began.