§ Mr. John Wellsasked the Minister of Aviation 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. MulleyThe total spent on advertising, including that on civil aviation functions since transferred to the Board of Trade, in the last financial year was £57,600, mainly on staff recruitment. Expenditure in the current year will be a charge to the Vote of the Department to which the functions of the Ministry of Aviation are transferred and will be determined by recruitment needs. I would however not expect any significant reduction while strengths are below complement.