HC Deb 11 December 1972 vol 848 cc51-2W
Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Minister for the Civil Service what has been the total cost of Press advertising by Her Majesty's Government since 18th June 1970; how much has been spent with each newspaper; and how these figures compare with those incurred by the previous administration for the same period prior to 18th June 1970.

Mr. Kenneth Baker

The total cost of Press advertising by Her Majesty's Government for the two periods mentioned is approximately:

£
1st January 1968—17th June 1970 14,885,000
18th June 1970—30th November 1972 19,391,000

To provide the exact information requested would involve disproportionate cost.