§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what was the total spending by his Department on press, public relations and advertising, respectively, in 1987–88.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerThe total expenditure on press and public relations and advertising in 1987–88 was £1,057,841.52. This figure includes expenditure on salaries and accommodation for all the information grades and support staff.
§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is the latest figure for the estimated expenditure by his Department on press and public relations during 1988–89.
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§ Mr. Peter WalkerThe total estimated expenditure on press and public relations in 1988–89 is £1,198,000. This figure includes expenditure on salaries and accommodation for all the information grades and support staff.
§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is the latest figure for the estimated spending in 1988–89 by his Department on(a) television advertising, (b) radio advertising, (c) newspaper advertising and (d) other promotional material.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerFor 1988–89 the total estimated expenditure on(a) television advertising, (b) radio advertising, (c) newspaper advertising and (d) other promotional material is £710,500.
1 July 1979 1 July 1984 1 July 1988 Statistical Other Statistical Other Statistical Other Grade 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 Grade 7 8 1 7 1 10½ 3 Senior Executive Officer — 2 — — — — Senior Assistant Statistician 2 — 2½ — 5½ — Higher Executive Officer — 3 — 1 — — Assistant Statistician 2 — 3 — 1 — Executive Officer — 19 — 18 — 16 Administrative Officer — 33½ — 18½ — 21½ Administrative Assistant ½ 6 — 6½ — 5 Personal Secretary — 2 — 2 — 2 Totals 13½ 67½ 13½ 48 18 48½