§ Lord Lester of Herne Hillasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether The Stationery Office Limited has been authorised to sell Notes on Clauses to the public. [HL342]
§ Lord McIntosh of HaringeyThe Stationery Office Limited have not been authorised to sellNotes on Clauses to the public. These are currently prepared by departments for the Minister in charge of a Bill. They are sometimes made available to Members before the Committee Stage of a Bill begins but are not generally made available to a wider audience. It is envisaged, however, that the proposed new "Explanatory Notes" will be published with a Bill by The Stationery Office Limited.