§ Dr. MurrisonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how much the leaflet "The Bulletin" issued to general practitioners has cost since its inception. [34140]
§ Mr. HuttonCurrently the GP Bulletin is circulated to all general practitioners in England. Around 50 per cent. of GPs receive "The Bulletin" electronically, the remainder receive it by hard copy distribution.
675WSince its inception the Department has issued seven editions of "The Bulletin", each edition costing around £43,768 (value added tax inclusive). The cost will vary slightly with size.
The Department is conscious of the cost of hard copy distribution. Future editions will be circulated electronically, reducing the cost of distribution approximately to £21,000 (VAT inclusive).