HC Deb 24 July 1987 vol 120 cc677-8W
Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for Employment 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.

Mr. Fowler

[pursuant to his reply, 24 July 1987]: The information requested is given in the table:

Department of Employment
£ million
1986–87 1.1
1987–88 1.17

Note: These figures represent general administratitve expenditure relating to costs for staff, accommodation and for regional services.

Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for Employment 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.

Mr. Fowler

[pursuant to his reply, 24 July 1987]: The information requested is given in the table:

Manpower Services Commission
£ million
1986–87 0.99
1987–88 1.22

Note:

These figures represent general administrative expenditure relating to costs for staff, accommodation and for regional services.

Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) what was the total spending by his Department on television, radio and newspaper advertising and estimated expenditure for the current year;

(2) what was the total spending by his Department on television, radio and newspaper advertising and estimated expenditure for the current year.

Mr. Fowler

[pursuant to his reply, 24 July 1987]: The total spending by my Department for 1986–87 was as follows:

£ million expenditure
Department of Employment
£ million
TV 9.3
Press 3.0
Other 4.1
Total 16.4

Note:

The figures for radio advertising are not available separately.

The estimated expenditure for my Department for the current year is £11.2 million. A detailed breakdown of this amongst the various media is not yet available.

Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for Employment 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.

Mr. Fowler

[pursuant to his reply, 24 July 1987]: The total spending by the MSC for 1986–7 was as follows:

£ million expenditure
Manpower Services Commission
£ million
TV 15.6
Press 7.2
Other 12.1
Total 34.9

Note:

The figures for radio advertising are not available separately.

The estimated expenditure for the current year for the MSC is £32.2 million. A detailed breakdown of this amongst the various media is not yet available.