HC Deb 28 October 1976 vol 918 cc380-1W
Mr. Wakeham

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what was the cost of Government support to the United Nations Association in respect of United Nations Day, for 1976, 1975 and 1974.

Mr. Tomlinson

The posters and leaflets produced for United Nations Day form part of the Government's policy of supporting and publicising the United Nations. The costs over the past three years were as follows:

Leaflets Posters
£ £
1974 2,245 1,503
1975 2,875 2,309
1976 3,205 3,566

Mr. Wakeham

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many United Nations Day leaflets and posters were printed at the Government's expense for 1976, 1975 and 1974.

Mr. Tomlinson

The numbers of United Nations Day leaflets and posters produced over the past three years are as follows:

Leaflets Posters
1974 300,000 77,000
1975 300,000 77,000
1976 300,000 68,000

Mr. Wakeham

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many United Nations Day leaflets and posters were actually distributed in 1975 and 1974.

Mr. Tomlinson

The numbers of United Nations Day leaflets and posters distributed over the past three years are as follows:

Leaflets Posters
1974 300,000 77,000
1975 300,000 75,000
1976 300,000 68,000

Mr. Wakenham

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what reports the Government have received of the cost effectiveness of the 1975 and 1974 United Nations schemes; when they expect to have a report on the 1976 scheme; and if they will publish the report.

Mr. Tomlinson

The Government do not consider that the cost effectiveness of the distribution of United Nations Day leaflets and posters can be measured.

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