HC Deb 10 November 1933 vol 48 cc193-4W
Mr. Michael Forsyth

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the profit or loss incurred by Her Majesty's Stationery Office on the printing, including subcontracted printing, of publications for non-governmental organisations in each of the past five years.

Mr. Moore

I regret that information in the form requested is not required for management purposes and is therefore not available.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer under what guidelines Her Majesty's Stationery Office operates concerning printing, including subcontracted printing, of publications for non-governmental organisations.

Mr. Moore

I refer my hon. Friend to the HMSO Trading Fund Order 1980.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many approaches Her Majesty's Stationery Office received in 1982 from non-governmental organisations wishing it to carry out printing contracts; how many of them were refused; and what were the reasons.

Mr. Moore

I regret that information in the form requested is not required for management purposes and is therefore not available.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proportion of its printing work Her Majesty's Stationery Office carries out itself; and how much is carried out by outside contractors.

Mr. Moore

An estimated 25 per cent. in the current year, reducing to 21 per cent. next year.