§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Prime Minister if he will give for each year from 1979–80, including 1991–92, the number of staff actually employed on 1 April and the full complement of staff, including vacant posts in the press and public relations office of the Prime Minister's Office.
§ The Prime MinisterSeven people including support staff were employed in 10 Downing street on 1 April 1991 on press and public relations activities. There is one vacant post at present. Detailed figures were not recorded separately prior to 1987–88; since then the total staff complement has remained at eight. The complement for 1991–92 is eight.
§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Prime Minister if he will give for each year from 1979–80, including 1991–92, the number of staff actually employed on 1 April and the full complement of staff, including vacant posts in the press and public relations office of the Cabinet Office.
§ The Prime MinisterThe number of staff employed on press and public relations activities in the Cabinet Office on 1 April each year is as follows:
Number 1984 12 1985 12 1986 11 1987 10 1988 10 1989 10 1990 7 1991 7 There were no vacant posts in any year.
Similar information for the years prior to 1984 is not available.