HC Deb 23 July 1987 vol 120 cc393-4W
Mr. Cryer

asked the hon. Member representing the House of Commons Commission if he will state the criteria which govern contributions by House of Commons Clerks to outside publishing concerns; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Beith

It has always been regarded as acceptable for Clerks of the House of Commons to contribute factual, descriptive and analytical material on parliamentary

DHA and FPS expenditure per capital in 1985–86
DHAs FPS
Expenditure £ million Resident population millions Spend per head £ Expenditure £ million Resident population millions Spend per head £
Clwyd
Revenue 76.294 191
Capital 7.355 0.399 18
Total 83.649 209 28.861 0.399 72
East Dyfed
Revenue 47.907 210

matters to academic, educational or other serious publications. Approval is sought from the Clerk of the House in any case of doubt. The Commission has never considered it necessary to lay down guidelines on this matter.

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