HC Deb 18 November 1981 vol 13 c149W
Mr. Freud

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many information officers are currently employed by his Department; at what cost; and if he will give these figures in respect of each of the last four years.

Sir Keith Joseph

The number and total cost of information officer group staff employed by the Department at the beginning of each of the last four years and on 1 November 1981 was as follows:

Number Total Cost
(£)
1 January 1977 19 136,000
1 January 1978 18 140,000
1 January 1979 19 176,000
1 January 1980 18 182,000
1 November 1981 14 179,000

The information officer group in my Department comprises staff employed on press, publication, exhibitions and paid publicity.