§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department 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 estimate for 1990–91 and budget for 1991–92.
§ Mr. Kenneth BakerThe full cost of staff, accommodation and administration for the Home Office press office from 1979–80 to 1989–90 was:
£ 1979–80 283,140 1980–81 392,532 1981–82 381,799 1982–83 424,290 1983–84 516,362 1984–85 560,512 1985–86 606,996 1986–87 548,136 1987–88 599,282 1988–89 674,945 1989–90 715,646 Notes:
The estimated cost for 1990–91 is £786,519.
The budget for 1991–92 is £882,582.
1. Figures supplied before 1986–87 were the costs estimated by the Treasury. After devolved budgeting in 1986 the estimates are based on Home Office costs.
2. Press office figures include the costs for staff, accommodation and administration costs.