HC Deb 22 January 1996 vol 270 cc93-4W
Mr. Welsh

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what arrangements exist for the Scottish Office Information Directorate to monitor media coverage of Scottish Office activities; how long such arrangements have been in existence; and if he will make a statement. [7271]

Mr. Michael Forsyth

[holding answer 20 December 1995]: Two independent press cuttings agencies have been providing, on a sequential basis, a trial monitoring service since October 1995. Tenders for the service were invited and these are presently being considered.