§ Mr. John Wellsasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations what was the total spent by his department on advertising in the past year; and by what sum he intends to reduce it in the current year as a result of the present economic situation.
§ Mr. John Wellsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what was the total spent by his Department on advertising in the past year; and by what sum he intends to reduce it in the current year as a result of the present economic situation.
§ Mrs. WhiteI have been asked to reply also for the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs.
The cost arising in the United Kingdom in 1965–66 falling on the Diplomatic Service Vote (which covered expenditure on advertising by both the Foreign Office and the Commonwealth Relations Office) was about £4,200. Details of any such expenditure incurred at oversea posts are not readily available.
It is not possible to say what reductions can be made in the current year but expenditure will be kept to the minimum consistent with public requirements.