asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs the public relations or public affairs contracts that have been placed by him or his Department in the past year; the names of the companies or individuals concerned; the fees applicable; and their conditions.
Written Answers. - Public Relations Contracts.
361.
Since 1 June 1979, two firms have been contracted to provide a public relations service for the Department of Posts and Telegraphs.
Details of the contracts involved are as follows:
|
Period of Contract |
Name of Public Relations Firm |
Cost of Contract |
|
†1 June 1979 to 31 August 1981 |
Peter Owens Ltd. |
£172,000 |
|
†1 November 1981 to 1 March 1982 |
Public Relations of Ireland Ltd. |
£ 5,750 |
|
*1 March 1983 to date |
Public Relations of Ireland Ltd. |
£ 13,500 |
* This contract also includes provision of a public relations service for the Minister in his capacity as Minister for Transport. The cost is divided equally between the two Departments.
†Department of Posts and Telegraphs only.