Written question asked by Robert Syms (Conservative) on Monday, 1 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 March 2010. It was answered by Ann McKechin (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 March 2010 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Departmental Marketing

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland pursuant to the answer to the hon. Member for Ruislip Northwood of 5 January 2010, Official Report, column 103W, on departmental marketing, how much his Department has spent on advertising, marketing, public relations and publicity in relation to the (a) Real Help Now and (b) Building Britain's Future themed campaign to date.

Answer: The Scotland Office helped with the production of a Real Help Now document for Scotland. This was published to coincide with the Cabinet meeting in Glasgow for the first time last April. Ministers have also supported a number of meetings and events in Scotland to help promote the Real Help that is available and the initiatives included in Building Britain's Future. The Scotland Office has incurred no advertising, marketing, public relations or publicity costs in relation to this.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 507 c319-20W; 320464
Session: 2009-10
Related items: Departmental Marketing
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Marketing Scotland Office
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