§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the latest figures for the number of staff presently employed, and the full complement of staff including vacant posts, in the press and public relations office of Central Office of Information; and what is the proposed complement for 1989–90.
§ Mr. LilleyThe press office of the Central Office of Information is staffed by one information officer. No increase is proposed for 1989–90.
§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the latest figure for(a) the estimated expenditure by the Central Office of Information on press and public relations during 1988–89 and (b) the budget for 1989–90.
§ Mr. LilleyThe latest estimated cost of the press office of the Central Office of Information for 1988–89 is £44,350. The budget figure for 1989–90 is £48,200.