§ Mr. BurnsTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what the total cost was of running the Department's press office in the latest year for which figures are available. [127473]
§ Ms Rosie WintertonThe total costs for the Department's press office for 2002–03 are likely to be £1,154,000, including all staff and non-staff related administration costs.
This figure may still be subject to change, as the accounts are not yet closed for that period.