§ Captain Kerbyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why Council of Europe publications are posted under On Her Majesty's Service official paid seal to persons in the United Kingdom by the Central Office of Information; how 33W many people receive these publications in this manner; and what was the cost to the British taxpayer during 1962.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerI have been asked to reply. The circulation of Council of Europe publications by this Central Office of Information is in accordance with Her Majesty's Government's wish to publicise the works and achievements of the Council of Europe, of which Britain is a founder member. The bimonthly "Council of Europe News" and "Forward in Europe" are sent to a mailing list of 7,137 addresses composed of individuals and organisations having a special interest in international, and in particular, European affairs. The cost is about £2,500 a year inclusive of postage charges.
§ Captain Kerbyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will instruct the Central Office of Information to discontinue posting to the hon. Member for Arundel and Shoreham, under On Her Majesty's Service paid seal, the publications of the Council of Europe, in view of the fact that he has never asked for them and has no wish to read them.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerI have been asked to reply. Yes.