HC Deb 23 May 1988 vol 134 cc51-2W
Mr. Blair

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if the Government have any plans to allow the Central Office of Information to expand its activities in advertising or otherwise publicising Government services, programmes or any other information on BBC radio and television; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lilley

I have nothing to add to the answer my right hon. Friend the Paymaster General gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Uxbridge (Mr. Shersby) on 2 December 1987, at column 543, which applies to radio as well as television.

Mr. Blair

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list the number and subject of commercials planned by the Central Office of Information over the period until the end of June.

Mr. Lilley

[holding answer 18 May 1988]: The number and sbject of TV commercials used in Government advertising campaigns is a matter for departmental Ministers, who draw on COI's experience to advise on their publicity requirements.

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