HC Deb 22 July 1996 vol 282 cc84-5W
Mr. Key

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what was the total cost of publishing and distributing the annual report and accounts for 1995–96 of Defence Postal and Courier Services; and how many copies were printed. [38575]

Mr. Soames

This is a matter for the Defence Postal and Courier Services under its framework document. I have asked the chief executive to write to my hon. Friend.

Letter from T. McG. Brown to Mr. Robert Key, dated 22 July 1996: As Chief Executive of the Defence Postal and Courier Services Agency I am responsible for the production and distribution of my Agency's annual report and accounts and I have been asked to reply to your Parliamentary Question to the Secretary of State for Defence, the Rt. Hon Michael Portillo MP, regarding the cost of publishing and distributing the Defence Postal and Courier Services Agency's 1995/96 annual report and accounts, and the number of copies printed. The number of copies printed was 2,000. The cost of publishing the report, which is borne by the Agency, was £11,627 and the cost of printing the report, which is borne by HMSO. was £11.600. Distribution costs will amount to around £40. Additionally MOD staff time and other minor costs were incurred, but these have not been quantified. Copies of the report are available from HMSO at £11.40 each. I hope this information is helpful.

Mr. Key

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the correct postal address of the Defence Postal and Courier Service's mail 2000 centre at Plymouth. [38574]

Mr. Soames

This is a matter for the Defence Postal and Courier Services under its framework document. I have asked the chief executive to write to my hon. Friend.

Letter from T. McG. Brown to Mr. Robert Key, dated 22 July 1996: As Chief Executive of the Defence Postal and Courier Services Agency I am responsible for Defence Mail Centres and I have been asked to reply to your Parliamentary Question to the Secretary of State for Defence, the Rt. Hon. Michael Portillo MP, regarding the correct address of the Defence Postal and Courier Services Mail 2000 Centre at Plymouth. The correct address is: Defence Mail Centre Plymouth

Average monthly wind speeds for 1995 (in knots)
Altitude (ft) January February March April May June July August September October November December
Ballykelly 39 11.8 14.0 12.2 9.1 7.7 7.2 7.0 5.9 7.1 10.2 8.4 5.5
Hillsborough 154 8.8 9.5 8.9 6.7 6.6 6.8 6.3 6.0 5.6 8.5 7.3 6.3
Aldergrove 262 10.7 12.0 10.5 8.5 7.9 8.6 8.8 7.0 7.4 10.1 8.7 7.4
Ballypatrick 545 11.4 11.0 10.2 9.5 8.4 7.7 7.7 6.7 7.1 9.0 11.0 11.4
Gelnnanne 561 12.1 12.0 12.0 9.0 8.9 7.8 7.4 6.2 7.7 11.3 9.0 7.0
Lough Fea 771 0.1 9.4 10.4 8.5 7.6 7.2 6.6 5.7 6.8 7.9 6.8 5.2