§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will publish in the Official Report the total cost of production and distribution by his Department of (a) "The British National Formulary", (b) the Prescribers Journal, (c) the Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin and (d) "The Adverse Reactions Bulletin" in the last year to a convenient date.
§ Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg"The British National Formulary",Prescribers Journal, Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin and "Adverse Reactions Bulletin" are independent publications which are funded by the Department.
The total costs for purchase and distribution in 1982 were as follows:
"British National Formulary" £535,950.
Prescribers Journal £51,412.
Drug and Therapeutic Bulletin
and "Adverse Reactions Bulletin" £467,814.