§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is his estimate of the expenditure of his Department on newspapers and magazines in(a) 1995–96, (b) 1996–97, (c) 1997–98 to date and (d) 1997–98 full year; and if he will list the newspapers and magazines purchased or subscribed to on a regular basis. [26615]
§ Mr. Ron Davies[holding answer 5 February 1998]My Department purchases a range of publications. Approximate expenditure is as follows
(a) £80,000, (b) £87,500, (c) £50,000, (d) £65,000.