§ Mr. Dobsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the total expenditure by his Department on press and public relations in 1986–87; and what is the estimated expenditure for the current year.
§ Mr. RifkindThe running costs of the Scottish Information Office in 1986–87, including the cost of paid publicity, were £1.5 million. The costs for 1987–88 are estimated at £1.7 million.
§ Mr. Dobsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the total spending by his Department on television, radio and newspaper advertising and other promotional literature in 1986–87; and what is the estimated expenditure for the current year.
§ Mr. RifkindThe total expenditure by my Department on television, radio and newspaper advertising and other promotional literature in 1986–87 was £926,000. Estimated expenditure for the current financial year is £1.2 million.