asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will give such information as he has from international sources of the assistance that is given to the Press for capital or running costs from Governmental sources in each major West European country, including Scandinavia.

Any assistance given is a matter for the Government of the country concerned. I have no special information.

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will consider ways in which financial assistance could be given to the Press from Governmental sources.

I have no plans for special financial assistance to the Press.