§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total sum paid in fees to outside organisations in the furtherance of privatisation by the Central Office of Information in 1979–80 and in each subsequent year; and what is his estimate for 1990–91.
§ Mr. Ryder[holding answer 12 March 1990]: No fees have been paid by the Central Office of Information in the furtherance of privatisation. However, the Central Office of Information has been involved in the following privatisation publicity campaigns:
Date Campaign December 1986 British Gas February 1987 British Airways May 1987 Rolls-Royce July 1987 British Airports Authority October 1987 British Petroleum September 1988 British Steel September 1989 Water Authorities The costs of these campaigns have been included in answers provided by the Government Department concerned.