HC Deb 13 March 1989 vol 149 c36W
Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland 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 Scottish Office; and what is the proposed complement for 1989–90.

Mr. Rifkind

At 1 March 1989, the number of staff in post in the information officer grades in the Scottish Information Office was 29. At that date there were two vacancies. There are no proposed changes in staffing levels for 1989–90.

Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the latest 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. Rifkind

The estimated running costs of the Scottish Information Office for 1988–89 are £1.2 million. The estimated expenditure for 1989–90 is £1.3 million. These figures exclude expenditure on information campaigns.