asked the Minister for Education if he will state (a) for himself and (b) for his Parliamentary Secretary the cost of officially provided Christmas greeting cards sent in 1968; if the postage was provided free by his Department and, if so, the cost in each case; if he can give an estimate of cards on order for this year under each heading; and if the cards will be sent post free.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Christmas Greeting Cards.
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In regard to 1968 the cost to my Department of Christmas cards was £70. For the coming Christmas the estimated cost in respect of (a) is £17 10s and in respect of (b) is £85 6s. The cost of postage cannot be calculated as, in accordance with long-standing practice, the envelopes were franked and issued as part of the ordinary Departmental post.
Would the Minister ask his Parliamentary Secretary to address one to me?
Could the Minister not control his Parliamentary Secretary in this matter?