§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the total spending by his Department on press, public relations and advertising, respectively, in 1987–88.
§ Mr. Rifkind[holding answer 21 July 1988]: The running cost of the Scottish information office in 1987–88 was £2.1 million, of which the paid publicity cost was £1 million. A breakdown of cost in the form requested is not available.