HC Deb 15 February 1977 vol 926 cc213-4W
Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many copies of each weekly and bi-weekly newspaper published within Greater Manchester are purchased by his Department to keep himself and senior civil servants informed of regional news and opinion.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

None, but Treasury Ministers do themselves purchase copies of some Greater Manchester newspapers.

Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many copies of each evening newspaper published in the North-West of England are purchased by his Department to keep himself and senior civil servants informed of regional news and opinion.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

Four copies of theManchester Evening News, and three of the Leeds Evening Post.