Written question asked by John Battle (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 October 1996. It was answered by Richard Page (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 October 1996 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: How many staff in his Department spend 50 per cent. or more of their time on energy-related matters; and how many of them work on press and publicity and public relations. - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Battle: To ask the President of the Board of Trade how many staff in his Department spend 50 per cent. or more of their time on energy-related matters; and how many of them work on press and publicity and public relations. [41288] Mr. Page: Within the Department I estimate that there are 412 staff spending 50 per cent. or more of their time on energy-related matters, including those staff employed in the oil and gas projects and supplies office. Six of these staff work on publicity, press and other media relations activity.

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