HC Deb 28 January 1943 vol 386 c613
53. Mr. Boothby

asked the Minister of Health when it is proposed to launch a propaganda campaign, through the medium of the Press and of posters, designed to combat the spread of venereal disease?

The Minister of Health (Mr. Ernest Brown)

The distribution of the first poster has begun, and others are being printed. A Press campaign has been planned and will begin, I hope, next month.

Mr. Boothby

Is the right hon. Gentleman consulting the Secretary of State for Scotland?

Mr. Brown

Yes, and, of course, the Minister of Information.

Viscountess Astor

Will the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that the cause of venereal disease is loose morals? He will also know that nothing weakens morals more than drink. In this campaign—

Mr. Speaker

This is not the time to debate this question.