§ Mr. BurnsTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what the total cost of running the Department's398W press office was in (a)1996–97 and (b)the latest year for which figures are available. [46798]
§ Ms HewittThe cost of running DTI press office was:(a)1,439,000 (1996–97); (b)1,984,000 (2000–01). These figures consist of staff and operating costs and reflect the increase in departmental responsibilities in the period.