HC Deb 13 March 1989 vol 149 cc48-9W
Mr. Dobson

To ask the Minister for the Arts (1) what are the latest figures for the number of staff presently employed, and the full complement of staff, including vacant posts, in the press and public relations office of the Office of Arts and Libraries; and what is the proposed complement for 1989–90;

(2) what is the latest figure for (a)the estimated expenditure by the Office of Arts and Libraries on press and public relations during 1988–89, and (b)the budget for 1989–90.

Mr. Luce

The Office of Arts and Libraries is serviced by the press office of the Cabinet Office. I therefore refer the hon. Member to the replies given today by the Prime Minister to his corresponding questions in respect of the Cabinet Office.