§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the latest figure for the number of staff presently employed in the press and public relations office of his Department.
§ Mrs. RumboldThe number of staff employed in the information branch at 20 July 1988 was 33.
§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the latest figure for the estimated expenditure by his Department on press and public relations during 1988–89.
§ Mrs. RumboldThe latest estimated expenditure for the current financial year on press, public relations and departmental publications, including staff costs, is £3.7 million.