HC Deb 27 January 2003 vol 398 c562W
Mr. Laws

To ask the 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.[92419]

The Prime Minister

Information on the number of press releases issued by my Office is given in the table.

Number of press notices
1997 (from 1 May) 86
1998 143
1999 138
2000 129
2001 120
2002 114

The majority of press releases issued by my Office relate to appointments. The numbers do not include my speeches or statements made to the House.