HC Deb 02 June 1980 vol 985 c514W
Dr. Mawhinney

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many circulars and other forms of general guidance his Department issued during the months January to April in 1978,1979 and 1980.

Mr. Whitelaw

The numbers of Home Office circulars issued, in the main to courts and to the various local services and authorities were:

1978 1979 1980 Total
January 51 92 81 224
February 67 74 54 195
March 84 58 55 197
April 78 78 53 209
Total 280 302 243 825