§ Sir JAMES YOXALLasked the hon. Member for South Somerset, as representing the President of the Board of Agriculture, if he can say for what reason the prices of the hand-coloured sheets of the Geological Survey have been raised so considerably; whether he can make arrangements whereby they shall be supplied to students and teachers of geology at a reduction from the present prices; if he is aware of the inconvenience caused by the variety in the prices; and whether something like uniformity can be arrived at?
§ Sir E. STRACHEYThe price of the maps to which my hon. Friend refers has been raised in accordance with Treasury instructions so as to cover the cost of production and agent's commission. The prices are not uniform because the cost of preparation varies considerably. The Board will be glad to consider the suggestions made in the latter part of the question, and also whether a reduction can be made in price for maps supplied to students and teachers of geology.