§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is his estimate of the expenditure of his Department on newspapers and magazines in(a) 1995–96, (b) 1996–97, (c) 1997–98 to date and (d) 1997–98 full year; and if he will list the newspapers and magazines purchased or subscribed to on a regular basis. [26589]
§ Mr. Morley[holding answer 5 February 1998]The Department purchases a range of newspapers, magazines and other publications. Expenditure by the Department's Libraries on newspapers and magazines for(a) 1995–96, (b) 1996–97, (c) 1997–98 to date and (d) 1997–98 full year are as follows:
£ Year Serials Newspapers 1995–96 224,000 1n/a 1996–97 158,237 26,786 1997–98 to date (Dec) 138,979 11,739 1997–98 full year 171,000 14,744 1 Figure not available except at disproportionate cost.