HC Deb 12 January 1990 vol 164 c768W
Dr. Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what criteria he uses to decide when to publish a report commissioned by his Department(a) through Her Majesty's Stationery Office and (b) by placing a single copy in the Library.

Mr. Chris Patten

Each case is considered on its merits. The factors involved also include an assessment of the likely public interest, the cost of publication and whether the report concerned should be priced or unpriced.