§ Mr. Ridleyasked the Minister for the Civil Service for what purpose Her Majesty's Stationery Office is producing a book called "Nationalisation of British Industry" at a price of £21; and what is the expected cost, the expected number of sales, and the resultant profit or loss anticipated.
§ Mr. Charles R. Morris"The Nationalisation of British Industry 1945–51", which was published on 25th June 1975, is one publication in a range of official histories covering peace-time events. These were commissioned in consultation with the Standing Inter-Party Group of Privy Councillors, following the Prime Minister's statement to the House on 9th March 1966. The commissioning of this particular volume was announced by the Prime Minister on 18th December 1969.
The expected cost inclusive of Her Majesty's Stationery Office publishing and selling expenses is £41,000. 2,000 copies of the publication have been printed for sale and for official use. A profit of 50p is anticipated on each copy sold.