HL Deb 23 April 2002 vol 634 c28WA
The Earl of Northesk

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What was the cost of government advertising for each of the years 1998–99, 1999–2000 and 2000–01; and what is the estimated cost for the current year. [HL3038]

The Minister for the Cabinet Office and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Lord Macdonald of Tradeston)

The cost of advertising undertaken by COI on behalf of its government clients for the years concerned was (£m):

  • 1998–99 105.5
  • 1999–2000 113.5
  • 2000–01 192.4

This information was published in the Central Office of Information Annual Report and Accounts 2000–01 (HC53) copies of which are available in the Library.

Information for current year spend is not yet available.