§ Mr. Keith SimpsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what the cost was of printing and distributing the publication "Working for the Essentials of Life"; and what is the print run. [46989]
§ Mr. MorleyDEFRA's work affects the lives of everyone and the activities and policies of many other Departments, businesses and community groups. It is important that the Department establishes and maintains high quality dialogue and communications with all whose who we deal with. "Working for the Essentials of Life" 295W attempts to describe in accessible language and using professional presentation and design our work and how it affects others. The costs of printing and distributing 15,000 copies equates to approximately £2.96 per copy, a cost which is justified if we communicate more effectively and clearly with people.