HC Deb 05 November 1991 vol 198 c47W
Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list the public opinion surveys carried out by his Department since 15 July 1991.

Dr. Mawhinney

Two surveys have been carried out since 15 July: one, a survey of customer attitudes towards the service provided by the Social Security Agency with relation to national insurance contributions, the other a survey examining employment and possible improvements in services and the general environment in the Rathcoole/Bawnmore/Longlands area.

Campaign Commencement Date Duration Company
Pedestrain Safety 26 June 1991 1 month A V Browne
16 September 1991 1 month Advertising Ltd
Environmental Awareness and Energy Efficiency 22 August 1991 3 months Chrysalis TV
Crime prevention 2 September 1991 3 years Cannot be disclosed on security grounds
Confidential Telephone Mid-December 1991 4 months Cannot be disclosed on security grounds

Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the total expenditure by his Department on press and public relations in 1979–80 and in each following year; and what is his estimate for 1991–92 and budget for 1992–93.

Dr. Mawhinney

The information requested is as follows:

Year £
1979–80 281,641
1980–81 344,596
1981–82 393,239
1982–83 519,912

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