§ Mr. LawsTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister how many press releases have been issued by his Department in each(a) year and (b) quarter from 1995–96 to 2002–03; and if he will make a statement. [92422]
§ Mr. LeslieThe Office of the Deputy Prime Minister was created on 29 May 2002. As at 26 February the Office has issued 192 press releases.
Quarterly in formation is as follows:
Quarter Number of releases 29 May to 30 June 2002 23 1 July to 30 September 2002 67