§ Sir Michael GryllsTo ask the President of the Board of Trade how much Companies House has spent on press advertising in the years 1991–92, 1992–93 and so far in 1993–94.
§ Mr. Neil Hamilton[holding answer 27 October 1993]: Responsibility for the subject of the question has been delegated to the chief executive of Companies House Executive Agency for which my Department is responsible. I have therefore asked Mr. David Durham to arrange for a reply to be given.
Letter from David Durham to Sir Michael Grylls, dated 29 October 1993:
On 21 October you tabled the following Parliamentary Question:—To ask the President of the Board of Trade, how much Companies House has spent on Press advertising in the years 1991–92, 1992–93 and so far in 1993–94.Following the answer given by the President of the Board of Trade, I am replying as Chief Executive of Companies House.In 1991–92 Companies House spent £106,399 on display advertising in national and regional newspapers, trade and professional press. In 1992–93 the figure was £232,744 and in the current financial year Companies House has spent £39,178 with a further £47,476 committed.These figures exclude VAT. They cover advertising paid for directly by Companies House as well.as advertising funded by the Department of Trade and Industry.I hope this information is helpful to you.