§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will give separate figures for the spending by the Duchy of Lancaster on(a) television advertising, (b) radio advertising, (c) newspaper advertising and (d) other promotional material in 1979–80 and in each following year up to and including 1991–92; and what is his latest estimate for 1992–93.
§ Mr. WaldegraveThe Duchy of Lancaster advertises in some national and local newspapers as part of the administration of intesteces as required by statute. Sums spent and estimates are as follows:
£ Newspaper advertising 1979–80 13,899.34 1980–81 11,779.80 1981–82 14,305.41 1982–83 13,81077 1983–84 14,456.67 1984–85 9,01773 1985–86 17,633.63 1986–87 14,715.97 1987–88 11,888.66 1988–89 16,882.72 1989–90 23,222.64 1990–91 26,889.97 1991–921 25,800.00 1992–931 25,000.00 Television advertising Nil Radio advertising Nil Other promotional material Nil 1Estimated.
§ Dr. BrayTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster when he received the advice of the Advisory Board for the Research Councils relating to the 1992 public expenditure survey; if he will publish that advice; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaldegraveI received the Advisory Board for the Research Councils' advice on I May. It was offered to me in confidence and I have no plans to publish it.
§ Dr. BrayTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether the advice received from the Advisory Board for the Research Councils relating to the 1992 public expenditure survey included a request for the publication of that advice.
§ Mr. WaldegraveNo.