HC Deb 13 March 1989 vol 149 c42W
Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what are the latest figures for(a) the estimated expenditure by the Welsh Office on press and public relations during 1988–89 and (b) the budget for 1989–90.

Mr. Peter Walker

The estimated expenditure on press and public relations (inclusive of staff and press cutting service but excluding media advertising and promotional material) for 1988–89 is £469,000. The estimated budget for 1989–90 is £487,000.