§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many publications were issued by his Department in each of the last four years. [11836]
§ Mr. MacShaneThe total number of publications issued was:
Year Number 1997–98 194 1998–99 224 1999–2000 179 2000–01 161 The Foreign and Commonwealth Office produces a range of booklets aimed at overseas audiences. It also issues recruitment literature, and leaflets to raise consular awareness among UK nationals travelling abroad. The figures include parliamentary publications such as annual FCO departmental reports on the Government's expenditure plans and human rights.