§ Mr. GrocottTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many information leaflets were published by his Department in each of the past five years; and what was the total cost each year.
§ Mr. Ridley[holding answer 24 May 1989]: The numbers and cost of new information leaflets and new editions of existing publications produced by my Department in each of the past five years were:
680 - 1984–85 17 at a cost of £710,686 (approx)
- 1985–86 28 at a cost of £252,281
- 1986–87 19 at a cost of £321,195
- 1987–88 30 at a cost of £216,147
- 1988–89 37 at a cost of £615,932
In addition:
1. The Royal Parks and Palaces Division produced leaflets aimed at the United Kingdom and overseas tourist market to the value of:
- 1985 6 at a cost of £10,605
- 1986 6 at a cost of £37,040
- 1987 7 at a cost of £11,645
- 1988 7 at a cost of £39,180
2. The Property Services Agency has produced the following new leaflets and new editions:
- 1984–85 None
- 1985–86 2 at a cost of £15,487
- 1986–87 7 at a cost of £77,641
- 1987–88 13 at a cost of £38,964
- 1988–89 18 at a cost of £148,145