HC Deb 02 July 1997 vol 297 c209W
Mr. Burstow

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many of her Department's publications have been available in(a) Braille, (b) audio tape and (c) large print in each year since 1992; and what percentage of the total number of publications this represents in each case. [3604]

Mr. Field

[holding answer 17 June 1997]: I am sorry that the information requested by the hon. Member is not available in the format requested. Such information as is available is reproduced in the table.

Year Braille Audiotape Large print
1992 n/a 4 n/a
Percentage of total publications n/a n/a n/a
1993 21 4 4
Percentage of total publications 13 2 2
1994 31 10 4
Percentage of total publications 17 6 2
1995 44 16 15
Percentage of total publications 22 8 7
1996 53 23 17
Percentage of total publications 26 11 8
1997 52 28 16
Percentage of total publications 24 13 7
1. n/a = not available.
2. A full list of Departmental information that is not available in alternative formats is listed in CAT 1. A Catalogue of leaflet, posters and information.