HC Deb 02 September 1998 vol 317 c863W
Mr. Ian Bruce

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many people currently work for his Department's Press Office. [54468]

Mr. Mandelson

[holding answer 31 July 1998]: There are 23 staff, including administrative support, currently working in the Department of Trade and Industry's Press Office. In addition, there are 6 vacant posts in the process of being filled.