The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

1991Prime Minister (1990-1997)

PMQT Written Answers – 5 June 1991

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Below is the text of the written answers relating to Prime Minister’s Question Time from 5th June 1991.

PRIME MINISTER:

 

White Papers (Costs)

Mr. Straw : To ask the Prime Minister what was the total cost of the design, preparation, printing and distribution of the White Papers “Education and Training”, Cm. 1536, volumes I and II and “Higher Education”, Cm. 1541.

The Prime Minister : The total cost of the design and preparation of the White Papers “Education and Training”, Cm 1536, volumes I and II, and “Higher Education”, Cm 1541, was £51,000. This does not include the costs of printing, publishing and distribution, which are borne by HMSO, and which aims to recover its costs from sales revenue.

Mr. Straw : To ask the Prime Minister what was the total cost of the launch at the Queen Elizabeth II conference centre of the White Papers, “Education and Training” and “Higher Education”, on 20 May, including the cost of the hire of the centre and other charges.

The Prime Minister : The total estimated cost of the launch at the Queen Elizabeth II conference centre for the White Papers “Education and Training” and “Higher Education”, including the hire of the venue, will not exceed £48,000.