§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales 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 1990–91.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerAt 1 March 1990, the number of staff in post in the information officer grades in the Welsh Office was 12. At that date there were five vacancies. The proposed complement for 1990–91 remains 17.
§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what was the total expenditure by his Department on press and public relations in 1979–80 and in each following year; and what is his latest estimate for the current year and budget for 1990–91.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerFigures for expenditure by the Department's information division, including staff and press cutting service but excluding media advertising and promotion material, cannot readily be disaggregated for the years 1979–88.
Figures for the succeeding years are:
£ 1988–89 469,000 1989–90 487,000 The estimated budget for 1990–91 has yet to be settled.