§ Mr. WallaceTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what was the cost to the Meteorological Office of the recruitment campaign undertaken in late 1999 and January seeking extra observers, including the cost of press advertisements. [129453]
§ Dr. MoonieThis is a matter for the Chief Executive of the Meteorological Office. I have asked the Chief Executive to write to the hon. and learned Member.
Letter from Peter Ewins to Mr. James Wallace, dated 11 July 2000:
I am replying to your question to the Secretary of State for Defence about the cost to The Met. Office of the recruitment campaign undertaken in late 1999 and January seeking extra observers. This matter falls within my area of responsibility as Chief Executive of The Met. Office.The cost of the campaign, including the cost of press advertisement, was £26,340.