HC Deb 23 February 1976 vol 906 cc91-2W
Mrs. Winifred Ewing

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what has been the total cost of publicity incurred by his Department in the years 1973, 1974 and 1975; and what is the estimate for 1976, broken down into relevant headings.

Mr. Carmichael

The publicity expenditure for the years 1973–74, 1974–75, the forecast expenditure for 1975–76 and the estimated provision for 1976–77 are as follows:

Department of Trade and Industry
1973–74*
£
Advertising 2,931,100
Exhibitions 90,200
Films and TV 91,100
Radio 600
Photographs 500
Publications 126,400
3,239,900

Department of Trade and Industry 1974–75
£
Advertising 446,300
Exhibitions 135,100
Films and TV 75,900
Overseas Press/Radio 900
Photographs 2,000
Publications 53,200
713,400

Department of Industry 1975–76 (forecast)
£
Advertising 495,700
Exhibitions 70,600
Films and TV 82,000
Photographs 2,500
Publications 103,200
Despatch 3,400
757,400

Department of Industry 1976–77 (estimated provision)
£
Advertising 597,800
Exhibitions 125,600
Films and TV 97,300
Radio 600
Photographs 3,500
Publications 85,300
Despatch 4,200
914,300
* Includes expenditure on behalf of Department of Energy.