§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for Energy how much his Department spent on advertising in national and local newspapers, on television and in other printed journals during the financial year 1984–85; and what is the amount budgeted and spent to date in 1985–86.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerIn 1984–85 my Department budgeted and spent the following on advertising:360W
- Press £1,572,000
- TV £1,302,000
In 1985–86, £75,347 has been spent on press advertising to date. The main advertising spend will occur in January to March 1986 with press and television advertising to support Energy Efficiency Year. I anticipate total advertising expenditure to be approximately
- Press £2 million
- TV £1.9 million