§ Dr. MarekTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what was the total cost of writing, publishing, printing and disseminating the Royal Navy promotional literature "Broadsheet 1995–96" and "VJ The Final Victory". [9939]
§ Mr. Soames"Broadsheet" is an annual publication produced by the Royal Navy to promote awareness of wider naval issues among a broad audience, including serving and retired personnel, and hon. members with an interest in such matters. Some 44,000 copies of the present issue were produced. The "VJ The Final Victory" brochure was a one off publication to commemorate the substantial contribution of the East Indies and Pacific Fleets to the victory in the far east. Some 85,000 copies were produced. The total cost of producing and disseminating "Broadsheet 95/96" and the VJ day brochure was approximately £235,000.