HC Deb 24 May 1916 vol 82 c2110
84. Mr. PRATT

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much public money has been expended by the National War Savings Committee in the printing and posting upon hoardings of the economy posters, such as "Don't Use a Motor Car for Pleasure," "Bad Form in Dress," and so on?

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. McKenna)

A sum of £233 18s. has been expended on the printing of the posters dealing with economy, and the cost of bill-posting has amounted to £105, making a total of £338 18s. in all. I may add that nothing has been spent on the hire of hoardings, as patriotic citizens throughout the country have provided space free of charge.

Mr. WHYTE

Will the right hon. Gentleman say what purpose he thinks these bills serve?

Mr. McKENNA

So far as I can judge, there has been a very great change in public feeling upon the subject of economy, and, to a certain extent, I think that is due to advertisements.

Sir A. MARKHAM

Does that apply to horse-racing meetings?

Mr. McKENNA

I am not aware that they have been advertised.