HC Deb 26 July 1971 vol 822 cc32-3W
78. Mr. Ronald Bell

asked the Lord President of the Council how many copies of the short version of the Government's White Paper on Britain and Europe have been supplied free to each major political party in Great Britain; at what cost in each case to public funds; and what is the Vote on which this cost is carried.

Mr. Whitelaw

The following quantities have been supplied in bulk to the various political parties:

Conservative Party 837,910 copies
Labour Party 5,074 copies
Liberal Party 3,180 copies

at a cost to public funds of £25,137; £152 and £95 respectively. These costs will be borne on the C.O.I. and H.M.S.O. Votes.

Mr. Ron Lewis

asked the Lord President of the Council what is the cost to public funds for the advertising of Her Majesty's Government's Common Market literature in the city of Carlisle and the county of Cumberland, respectively; and what is the cost to public funds of arranging for its distribution through the Post Offices in the areas concerned.

Mr. Whitelaw

This Question could only be answered at the cost of disproportionate time and effort.