HC Deb 25 November 1986 vol 106 cc240-2W
Mr. Dobson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what will be the estimated spending of all Government Departments and agencies 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.

Mr. MacGregor

[pursuant to his reply, 21 November 1986, c. 363]: Expenditure by the Central Office of Information on behalf of all Government Departments since 1979–80 is listed in the table below.

£'000s
Television Advertising Radio Advertising Press Advertising Other Promotional Material
1979–80 8,143 299 13,187 2,141
1980–81 7,531 769 13,691 4,362
1981–82 8,676 329 10,718 4,826
1982–83 6,082 449 12,952 4,652
1983–84 10.173 299 12,270 8,679
1984–85 6,433 436 13,220 10,997
1985–86 7,547 907 13,820 8,367

Figures for current financial year are not available in the requested format.