Mr. Eddie Griffithsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will establish a branch of Her Majesty's Stationery Office in the City of Sheffield.
§ Mr. Patrick JenkinNo. There is at present insufficient demand for Government publications in the Sheffield area to warrant the opening of a Government bookshop.
As the hon. Member is doubtless aware, the official agent for H.M.S.O. publications recently ceased trading, but negotiations for a replacement are now at an advanced stage.