§ Mr. LawsTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how many press officers were employed in her Department in each year from 1990–91 to 2003–04; what the total cost was in each year; and if she will make a statement. [162854]
§ Mr. CabornNumbers of press officers employed in each year from 1992–93 when the Department came into existence are as follows. Total cost for each year is available only for 2002–03 and 2003–04 as the information requested for earlier years could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
Number Total cost (£) 1992–93 7 — 1993–94 7 — 1994–95 7 — 1995–96 7 — 1996–97 7 — 1997–98 7 — 1998–99 9 — 1999–2000 8 — 2000–01 9 — 2001–02 8 — 2002–03 9 459,952 2003–04 10 552,677