§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Prime Minister when he expects to set the budget for the Strategic Communications Unit. [31104]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 25 February 1998]: The budget for the Strategic Communications Unit will be set as part of the overall budget-setting process for the Prime Minister's Office and Cabinet Office in the usual way.
§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Prime Minister what projects have been undertaken by the Strategic Communications Unit since its inception. [31108]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 24 February 1998]: Since its inception in January 1998 the Strategic Communications Unit has provided general advice and briefing for the Prime Minister on a range of issues. It has also worked on the following specific projects: upgrading the ministerial strategic planning computer system; preparing the Government's first Annual Report and redeveloping the No.10 website.