§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Secretary of State for Industry, pursuant to his reply to the hon. Member for Brigg and Scunthorpe. Official Report, 8 June, column 575, how many 1981 calendars he plans to print for small businesses; at what cost; if he will consider tenders for this work from small calendar manufacturers; and what representations he has received on this subject.
§ Mr. David MitchellThe print order for 1981 Small Firms Service calendars is expected to be in the region of 50,000, and the cost per unit is likely to be of the order of say 10p. Her Majesty's Stationery Office will follow its normal procurement procedures. A few representations have been received. The Small Firms Service follows the commercial practice of advertising its services in this way.