HC Deb 02 June 1980 vol 985 cc534-5W
Dr. Mawhinney

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many circulars and other forms of general guidance his Department issued during the months January to April in 1978, 1979 and 1980.

Mr. Alison

The number of circulars and ether forms of general guidance isued by the Northern Ireland Office and the Northern Ireland Departments during these periods was, in round figures:

NOTthern Ireland Office
Jan.-April 1978 Nil
Jan.-April 1979 1
Jan.-April 1980 3
Northern Ireland Departments
Jan.-April 1978 100
Jan.-April 1979 110
Jan.-April 1980 90