HC Deb 03 July 1972 vol 840 c43W
Mr. Kilfedder

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many copies of "The Terror and the Tears", were in stock on 9th June, 1972;and how many copies of the publication now remain.

Mr. David Howell

On 9th June, 1972, about 80,000 copies of "The Terror and the Tears" were in stock; about 65,000 of these are still in stock.

Mr. Kilfedder

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on what date the remaining copies of "The Terror and the Tears" were returned to the Information Service, Stormont Castle; and what number was returned.

Mr. David Howell

Most of the remaining copies are being stored in London but supplies are sent to Stormont Castle from time to time as the need arises.

Mr. Kilfedder

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland why, on 12th April 1972, a letter was sent from the Information Office at Stormont Castle about the publication "The Terror and the Tears" in which regret was expressed that it was now out of print and the Information Service was consequently unable to meet a request for copies; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. David Howell

By that date stocks for sale to the public were exhausted, all remaining copies being held for official purposes. Since no further official distribution is to take place, these copies are now being made available to the public on request.