HC Deb 22 July 1954 vol 530 cc143-4W
91. Mr. Vane

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury how many regional officers are maintained by the Central Office of Information; what is the total staff employed in such regional offices; and what are the main duties performed.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

Ten, employing 81 staff. Their duties include information work in the regions for Government Departments, such as the handling of Civil Defence and nursing recruitment campaigns; Press relations work for the regional boards for industry; collection of information about British industrial progress for home and overseas publicity; and the conduct of tours of overseas visitors. They also co-ordinate Press arrangements during Royal visits outside London.