§ Mr. SpearingTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will place in the Library the standing arrangements made by her Majesty's Government for the employment of, or making contracts with, advertising agencies; and what advice, instructions and directions have been given to(a) regional water authorities and (b) the Central Electricity Generating Board in respect of similar activities.
§ Mr. Lilley[holding answer 17 October 1989]: At all times the Government aim to obtain best value for money when selecting advisers and contractors. Contracts with advertising agencies for Government advertising campaigns are handled and placed by the Central Office of Information, which is advised by the Advisory Committee on Advertising. The advertising arrangements of the water authorities and the CEGB are matters for the industries themselves.