HC Deb 16 October 1996 vol 282 c971W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how much his Department has spent on(a) publicity, (b) promotion and (c) hospitality in each of the last six years. [40612]

Mr. Bowis

The information is as follows:

Publicity

  • 1991–92: £8,270,000
  • 1992–93: £8,730,000
  • 1993–94: £8,275,000
  • 1994–95: £8,039,000
  • 1995–96: £7,525,000

Hospitality

  • 1991–92: £102,000
  • 1992–93: £127,000
  • 1993–94: £220,000
  • 1994–95: £123,000
  • 1995–96: £106,000
  1. (a) Figures are not yet available for the current year.
  2. (b) Publicity includes promotions.
  3. (c) Hospitality includes teas, working lunches and entertainment by both Ministers and officials in the United Kingdom and abroad.