§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the latest figure for the number of staff presently employed in the press and public relations office of his Department.
§ Mr. HurdThere are at present 18 press officers and four supporting staff employed in the Home Office press office.
§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the latest figure for the estimated expenditure by his Department on press and public relations during 1988–89.
§ Mr. HurdThe full cost of staff and other costs of the Home Office press office are estimated at £615,000 in 1988–89.