Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland why the price of Ordnance Survey sheets has been increased; when it was increased; what is the percentage increase in price; when the previous increase in price was; and by what means the public was advised that the prices of Ordnance Survey sheets were to be increased.
§ Mr. NeedhamThe prices of Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland map sheets are reviewed annually in comparison with those of Ordnance Survey of Great Britain to ensure broad comparability.
The new prices are effective from 1 January 1989, the average percentage increase was 20 per cent. The last increase was on 1 January 1988.
The latest price list was published in January 1989 and is distributed to major users and to the wholesale and retail trade.