§ Mr. Tom ClarkeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the cost of responding to the petitioners and others who made representations against the closure of Stonyetts hospital in terms of(a) administration and personnel, (b) stationery and (c) postage; and if he will indicate whether the latter was first or second class.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe information requested is as follows:(a) £3,796; (b) £318 and (c) £1,350.
Of the 7,401 responses, only 130 were issued by first class post.