§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer 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 Central Office of Information; and what is the proposed complement for 1990–91.
§ Mr. Ryder[holding answer 12 March 1990]: The press office of the Central Office of Information is staffed by one information officer. No increase is proposed for 1990–91.
§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer 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 his Department and what is the proposed complement for 1990–91.
§ Mr. Ryder[holding answer 12 March 1990]: The number of press and public relations staff employed in Her Majesty's Treasury on 1 February 1990 was 10 and the budgeted provision was 10; the budgeted provision for 1990–91 is 10.
§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total expenditure by the Central Office of Information on press and public relations in 1979–80 and in each following year; and what is his latest estimate for the current year and budget for 1990–91.
§ Mr. Ryder[holding answer 12 March 1990]: The cost of the press office of the Central Office of Information for 1979–80 to 1983–84 are not readily available. The costs from 1984–85 are as follows:
£ 1984–85 52,528 1985–86 35,173 1986–87 31,234 1987–88 31,185 1988–89 43,450 1989–90 148,850 1990–91 248,700 1 Estimate. 2 Budget.