HC Deb 25 October 1994 vol 248 cc520-1W
Mr. Grocott

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will list the number of press officers currently employed by his Department who are normally based (a) in the Department in London, (b) in the House and (c) at each other location.

Mr. Robert G. Hughes

The Cabinet Office—Office of Public Service and Science—employs eight Government information service press officers who are normally based in London. No press officers are based in the House or at locations other than London; a regional press service is provided by the Central Office of Information. Press officers working for agencies directly accountable to the Cabinet Office are not included in this figure.