§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what is the latest figure for(a) the estimated expenditure by his Department on press and public relations during 1988–89 and (b) the budget for 1989–90;
(2) 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 his Department; and what is the proposed complement for 1989–90;
(3) what is the latest figure for the estimated spending in 1988–89 by his Department on (a) television 90W advertising, (b) radio advertising, (c) newspaper advertising and (d) other promotional material; and what is the 1989–90 budget for each of these categories of spending.
§ Mr. RidleyEstimated outturn for paid publicity and associated staff costs for my Department, including PSA, is £6.4 million for 1988–89. The budget for 1989–90 will be some £7.5 million. Expenditure is not broken down between different publicity media. The current complement for my Department's press office is 56.5, including three vacancies. The complement for 1989–90 has not yet been finalised.