§ Mr. Ian Lloydasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total cost, and the average cost per Member, of non-Parliamentary Government publications supplied to Members of Parliament in the most recent period for which figures are available.
§ Mr. DiamondThe estimated value of non-Parliamentary Government publications supplied to Members during the last twelve months is about £2,500 or about £4 for each Member of Parliament.
§ Mr. Ian Lloydasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what criteria are used in deciding which non-Parliamentary Government publications shall not be available to Members on green demand form procedure.
§ Mr. DiamondNon-Parliamentary publications are provided only when they are required for a Member's Parliamentary duties.
Historical, technical, and scientific works and similar classes of publications such as reference books, guides and catalogues are not included in the scope of the arrangements. A note to this effect is printed at the head of the green form.