§ Mr. Matthew TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will list the titles of the in-house publications and newsletters which were produced for the staff of his Department, excluding non-departmental public bodies and agencies, in the last five years, specifying the dates on which each title was first produced, the frequency with which each title is produced and the current secrecy classification of each title. [93847]
§ Mr. BayleyThe information is as follows:
The Quarterly"; forerunner of "DSS News". First produced Autumn 1991, (ceased publication 1998), was issued quarterly.DSS News"; information for staff on current Departmental issues—input from Ministers and Permanent Secretary. First produced April 1998 and issued every two months.Leisure"; sports and social information on recreational events/activities for DH/DSS staff. First produced pre 1994 and issued monthly.The Weekly"; staff vacancies and moves, personnel issues, general issues affecting staff. First produced in current format pre 1994 and issued weekly.Cascade"; single information sheet issued by senior officials to inform staff of current policy or personnel issues. First produced 1998 and issued on an ad hoc basis as and when needed.Network" (now renamed "Oracle"); update by senior official on policy issues for staff in policy branches. First produced 1997 (ceased publication 1999). Issued monthly.None of these publications carries a protective security marking.
In addition to those listed, individual branches may, from time to time, issue newsletters to their own staff. These have limited circulation and would not be distributed generally. Letters may also be issued to staff from time to time on an ad hoc basis on issues affecting staff.