§ Mr. SteelTo ask the Minister for the Civil Service whether he will consider the possibility of having Government forms printed in black rather than in pale blue, to make them more easily legible.
§ Mr. LuceThe design of Government forms is a matter for individual Departments, many of which have adopted their own distinctive styles and colours. Since the Government's forms initiative began in 1982, Departments have made good progress in producing forms and leaflets which are more attractive, easier to understand and simpler to complete. Government forms now regularly win awards from the plain English campaign. I am committed to continue this work until every form is a good form. If the right hon. Member has a particular form in mind, and will write to me, I shall bring it to the attention of the Minister concerned.