§ Mr. Dobsonasked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) what was the total spending by his Department on press and public relations in 1986–87; and what is the estimated expenditure for the current year;
(2) what was the total spending by the Manpower Services Commission on press and public relations in 1986–87; and what is the estimated expenditure for the current year;
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§ Mr. NichollsThe table gives the available information. Data collected under the new reporting regulations, which came into force in April 1986 are not yet available.
(3) what was the total spending by his Department on television, radio and newspaper advertising and other promotional literature in 1986–87; and what is the estimated expenditure for the current year;
(4) what was the total spending by the Manpower Services Commission on television, radio and newspaper advertising and other promotional literature in 1986–87; and what is the estimated expenditure for the current year;
(5) what was the total spending by his Department on television, radio and newspaper advertising and other promotional literature in 1986–87; and what is the estimated expenditure for the current year.
§ Mr. FowlerI shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.