§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Attorney-General what was the total expenditure by the Lord Chancellor's Department on press and public relations in 1979–80 and in each following year; and what is his estimate for 1990–91 and budget for 1991–92.
The Attorney GeneralTotal expenditure on press and public relations excluding staff costs is as follows:
£ 1984–85 5,180 1985–86 13,253 1986–87 23,282 1987–88 34,500 1988–89 34,159 1989–90 33,616 1990–91 29,113 The amounts spent for previous years can be obtained only at disproportionate cost.
The budget for 1991–92 is £73,000.