§ Mr. CryerTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what was the cost(a) to design, research and compile and (b) to print the pamphlet, "British Defence Policy"; how many copies have been printed; what is the cost of distribution; and if he will list the organisations provided with copies and the number provided to each.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonThe cost of designing, researching and compiling "British Defence Policy 1989–90" was £29,187 (including VAT); printing is estimated to cost £78,434 (including VAT); and the estimated cost of distribution is £5,100. A total of 130,000 copies are being printed, of which 5,000 have been distributed to date, free of charge, to MPs, peers, journalists, foreign defence attaches and advisers, officials and members of the armed forces and NATO headquarters. We have also sent them to non-government organisations which have requested them, such as Territorial Army Volunteer Reserve Associations, Peace through NATO, the British Atlantic Committee, Families for Defence, the Royal United Services Institution, and the Royal Institute for International Affairs. Additional copies will be sent on request.