HC Deb 14 August 1919 vol 119 cc1629-30
71. Mr. ATKEY

asked the Secretary to the Treasury what is the actual amount of liability incurred and money spent in the publication of the pamphlets by the Ministry of Reconstruction up to date; and what further expenditure is either contracted for or contemplated?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY Of NATIONAL SERVICE (Mr. Beck)

I have been asked to answer this question. Up to the present the total cost of the reconstruction pam- phlets amounts to £11,650. This includes all charges for writing, printing, advertising, and circulation. It is estimated that a further sum of £1,350 will be required for the remaining seven pamphlets which it is proposed to issue.

An HON. MEMBER

Do the authors get any fees for these productions?

Mr. BECK

I am happy to say that in almost every case very distinguished Civil servants, officers, professors, and others have written these pamphlets without charge.

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