HC Deb 28 March 1995 vol 257 c538W
Mr. Donohoe

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how much his Department spent on public relations during the financial year 1993–94; how much contracts with the private sector cost; and if he will list the activities covered by these contracts. [16279]

Mr. Redwood

My Department bought in no public relations services from the private sector. The cost of running my information division in 1993–94 was £616,085, excluding the cost of purchasing media advertising and promotional material.