§ Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity what estimate she has formed of the cost to her Department, since October, 1964, of non-attributable Press briefings.
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§ Mr. Dell:I regret that this information is not available and could only be made available at a disproportionate expenditure of time and money. In any case the cost is insignificant.
§ Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity why she holds non-attributable Press briefings.
§ Mr. Dell:Because my right hon. Friend considers it necessary to assist in explaining the policy of her Department.