§ Mr. CurryTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what was the cost of printing and publishing the report of the Policy Commission on the future of farming and food; how many copies have been printed; what arrangements have been made for distribution of hard copies of the report to the public; what is the ISBN number of the report; and if she will make a statement. [35291]
§ Mr. Morley[holding answer 12 February 2002]: I understand that the cost of printing and publishing the report of the independent Policy Commission on the future of farming and food, was £5,650. This was for the initial printing of 2,500 copies. To meet demand, a further 2,000 copies are being printed at a cost of £3,995. The report does not have an ISBN number. Though the Commission's report was to the Government, the Commission sent copies of the report to all those involved in the consultation exercise, and have made it publicly available on their website www.cabinet-office.gov.uk/ farming. Copies are available free of charge from my Department.
Copies of the report have also been placed in the House Libraries and the Vote Office.