§ Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security 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. [16286]
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§ Mr. HagueThis Department spent the following on public relations with the private sector during the financial year 1993–94:
Department £ Headquarters nil Benefits Agency nil Contributions Agency nil Child Support Agency nil War Pensions Agency nil Resettlement Agency nil Information Technology Services Agency 2,765 The activities covered by the contractor to ITSA were to assist the agency in the establishment of its public relations function; to advise on dealing with the IT press, and to make recommendations on both internal and external communication.