§ 32. Mr. Onslowasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what efforts his Department makes to economise in the use of newsprint; whether he is satisfied with their effectiveness in the case of 14th May 1976 issue of VAT News; and what steps have been taken to prevent a repetition of the use of paper for this purpose.
§ Mr. Denzil DaviesThe Treasury Departments use many methods to save paper. I am satisfied that the methods used by Customs and Excise are effective. Customs and Excise are currently using about 25 per cent. less paper than in 1973.VAT News has to be printed in multiples of eight pages to reduce the cost of production and its layout is de-designed for ease of reference. In the interests of further economy it has already been decided that, after its next issue in August, VAT News will be published only twice a year, instead of four times as at present.