HC Deb 19 November 1986 vol 105 c230W
Mr. Dobson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what will be the total spending of his Department on press and public relations in the current year; and what it was in 1979–80 and each intervening year;

(2) how many press and public relations staff are employed in his Department; and how many were employed in 1979–80 and each intervening year;

(3) what will be the estimated spending by his Department on television, radio and newspaper advertising, respectively, and other promotional literature in the current year; and what was the total in 1979–80 and each intervening year;

(4) what will be the total spending of all Government departments and agencies on press and public relations this year; and what it was in 1979–80 and each intervening year.

Mr. MacGregor

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.