§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what is the latest figure for the number of staff presently employed in the press and public relations office of his Department.
§ Mr. ParkinsonThe staffing of my Department's press office, including the public inquiry point and support staff. was 13 at 1 July 1988.
§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what is the latest figure for the estimated expenditure by his Department on press and public relations for(a) 1987–88 and (b) 1988–89.
§ Mr. Parkinson[pursuant to his reply, 17 December 1987, c. 638.]: The estimated expenditure by my Department on press and public relations for 1987–88 is £456,000. Within this corrected figure common services are estimated at £97,000.
§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what is the latest figure for the estimated expenditure by his Department of press and public relations during 1988–89.
§ Mr. ParkinsonThe estimated expenditure for 1988–89 is £515,000.
This figure includes:
- (i) forecast expenditure by the Press Office;
- (ii) staff costs (salaries, accommodation and common services) for all permanent information service and support staff currently in post in the Press Office including the public inquiry point.