§ 31. Mr. Hydeasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why he charges such a high price for the published proceedings of the Bank Rate Tribunal.
Mr. AmoryThe price is not high for a publication of this size and limited circulation. It is calculated to recover no more than the cost of printing and selling expenses, including discounts to booksellers.
§ Mr. HydeDoes my right hon. Friend not agree that if he were to reduce the price to, say 15s. he would sell very many more copies, to the general public advantage?
Mr. AmoryThat is certainly a commercial consideration which appeals to me, and I shall look into it.
§ Mr. E. FletcherIs it the intention of the Chancellor to try to deter the public from reading these very illuminating proceedings?
Mr. AmoryOn the contrary. On the other hand, I very much dislike making a loss on Government publications.