§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment 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 Manpower Services Commission; and what is the proposed complement for 1989–90.
§ Mr. CopeThe number of staff presently employed in the Training Agency (formerly MSC) press and public relations office is nine. There are no posts vacant.
Detailed decisions on the complement for 1989–90 have not yet been taken.
§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what are the 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 his Department; and what is the proposed complement for 1989–90.
§ Mr. CopeSixty people are presently employed, with five posts vacant. The proposed complement for 1989–90 is 68.
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§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what is the la test figure for(a) the estimated expenditure by his Department on press and public relations during 1988–89, and (b) the budget for 1989–90.
§ Mr. CopeThe estimated expenditure by the Department of Employment on press and public relations for 1988–89 is £1.458 million. The budget for 1989–90 is £1.627 million. The figures represent general administrative expenditure relating to costs for staff, accommodation and for regional services.
§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what is the latest figure for(a) the estimated expenditure by the Manpower Services Commission on press and public relations during 1988–89 and (b) the budget for 1989–90.
§ Mr. CopeThe estimated expenditure for 1988–89 by the Training Agency (formerly MSC) on press and public relations is £715,000.
Detailed decisions on expenditure for 1989–90 have not been taken.