§ Mr. LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how much has been spent by his Department on advertising in each year since May 1997. [125696]
§ Mr. Bayley[holding answer 20 June 2000]: The information is in the table.
The totals given for 1999–2000 are estimated outturns. The budget for 2000–01 has not yet been finalised.
The figure given for 1997–98 reflects the low advertising activity carried out in the immediate post election period and subsequent review of Departmental policies. The figures for 1998–99 and 1999–2000 are consistent with the amounts spent on advertising in the five years prior to 1997–98.
year £ 1997–98 1,958,231 1998–99 6,529,593 1999–2000 4,791,178