§ 64. Mr. Errollasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury what was the total production cost of the short version of the 1948 Economic Survey; and what was the approximate loss per copy printed.
§ Mr. Glenvil HallThe total production cost of the 350,000 copies of the Short 2769 Economic Survey printed so far is estimated at £2,811, including staff costs. This publication is still selling, and receipts are expected to cover costs.
§ Mr. ErrollCan the Financial Secretary say whether it is possible to reduce the cost, if it is so popular?
§ Mr. Glenvil HallWe have not yet covered the cost, although we expect to do so. This publication is selling at a rate of about ro,000 a day.
§ Mr. OsborneMay I ask the Minister not to take into consideration whether we make a profit or loss on this publication, but to see that it is widely circulated?