HC Deb 31 January 1996 vol 270 c752W
Mr. Malcolm Bruce

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what is his estimate of departmental expenditure on administration for(a) 1995–96 and (b) 1996–97. [11505]

Mr. Willetts

Details of running costs and administrative spending by the Cabinet Office, including the Prime Minister's Office, and the Office of Public Service for the years 1989–90 through to 1997–98 are contained in tables 7.5 and 7.6 of my Department's annual report, Cm 2820, copies of which are available in the Members' Library. This year's report, due to be published at the end of March, will reflect the Cabinet Office's new responsibilities, following the machinery of government and other changes.

Mr. Bruce

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what is his estimate of his Department's expenditure on newspapers and magazines for 1995–96 to date; and if he will list the publications purchased. [11508]

Mr. Willetts

This information, and similar information for earlier years, can be provided only at disproportionate cost.

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