§ Mr. LawsTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry 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. [162853]
§ Ms HewittI refer the hon. Member to the answer given to him on 4 February 2003,Official Report, column 180W.
The number of Press Officers employed in DTI on 1 January 2004 was 19. A breakdown of Press Office costs is not held and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.