§ 85. Mr. Deedesasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury if he will give the consumption and cost of paper used by the Stationery Office during the first six months of last year; and the estimated consumption and cost during the corresponding period this year.
§ Mr. JayFollowing is the answer:
Tons Cost April-September, 1950 (actual consumption) 22,769 £1,747,505 April-September, 1951 (estimated consumption) 22,750 £3,445,000 Accurate figures for the period January to June are not available as the Stationery Office records are based on the financial year. For the financial year as a whole, estimated consumption will show a larger proportionate drop compared with the previous year.