§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what is the latest figure for the number of staff presently employed in the press and public relations office of the Manpower Services Commission.
§ Mr. Cope[holding reply Thursday 21 July]: There are 71 members of staff currently employed in the information services branch (including the press office) of the Training Commission (formerly the Manpower Services Commission).
§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what is the latest figure for the estimated expenditure by the Manpower Services Commission on press and public relations during 1988–89.
§ Mr. Cope[holding reply Thursday 21 July]: The estimated expenditure for 1988–89 by the Training Commission (formerly MSC) on press and public relations is £1,135,200. This figure represents general administrative expenditure relating to costs for staff, running costs and for regional services.