§ Mr. Duncan SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what was the cost of production and distribution of the pamphlet now being sent to the electorate entitled "The European Elections"; and what contribution to the cost was made from European Community funds.
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryProduction and initial distribution costs amounted to £35,281. This covered the design, the printing of 100,000 copies and the mailing of 38,230 copies. An existing freephone facility is being used to respond to requests for further copies. Each request incurs a postage and handling charge which varies according to the number of booklets involved. Due to demand, a reprint of 150,000 copies has now been ordered at a cost of £11,007. European Comunity funds were not involved.