§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what was the expenditure by his Department on paying journalists(a) as an asset, (b) as an assistant, (c) as on side, and (d) on a keep your eyes open basis, over the period from June 1997 to June 1998. [65465]
§ Mr. George Robertson[holding answer 14 January 1999]: From time to time my Department employs journalists, for example to train personnel in media skills. Detailed information on such employment is not held centrally. No journalist paid for work by my Department is, however, appointed directly in the terms of the categories set out by my hon. Friend.