§ Mr. LawsTo 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 MinisterInformation 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.