HC Deb 21 February 1979 vol 963 c182W
Mr. Lee

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the maximum amount per year which the Commission for Racial Equality is permitted to spend on advertising campaigns; and what guidelines are issued by him to the Commission for Racial Equality with respect to advertising contracts.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

In the current financial year the Commission for Racial Equality may spend up to £184,000 on publicity and information services. The division of that budget between advertising campaigns, the production of leaflets and library facilities is a matter for the Commission to determine. The budget for the next financial year has not yet been approved.

I have issued no guidelines on advertising contracts.