HC Deb 21 April 1978 vol 948 cc363-4W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Minister of Overseas Development if she will state how much has been spent in each of the last seven years under the English Language Book Society Scheme; and how many copies of books have been printed so far under this scheme.

Mr. Tomlinson

Expenditure by me Department was as follows:

1971–72 £318,000
1972–73 £372,399
1973–74 £454,732
1974–75 £754,455
1975–76 £1,053,585
1976–77 £942,730
1977–78 £1,177,356

The 20-millionth book produced under this scheme was presented to the Indian Government on 15th February this year.

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