§ Mr. Conlanasked the Minister for the Civil Service what factors have caused the price of the "Transport Statistics, Great Britain" to be increased from £7.00 to £18.50; whether he considers that such a price rise in one year is reasonable; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HayhoeThe increase in price mainly reflects the fact that in 1979 Her Majesty's Stationery Office was able to to take advantage of a particularly favourable offer from the trade for producing this publication. This was no longer available in 1980. Cheaper methods of production are being sought for future use.