HC Deb 06 December 1948 vol 459 cc12-3
18. Sir Waldron Smithers

asked the Minister of Food what has been the cost to the latest convenient date of inserting in the newspapers the articles entitled, "Food Facts."

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food (Dr. Edith Summerskill)

Before 31st March, 1947, the cost of "Food Facts" advertisements cannot readily be separated from other advertising costs. In the year ended 31st March, 1948, the cost of space for "Food Facts" newspaper advertisements was £150,582; in the six months ended 30th September, 1948, £77,262.

Sir W. Smithers

Is not the hon. Lady aware that many people think that these "Food Facts" are just a joke, that they are only Socialist propaganda and a complete waste of the taxpayers' money?

Dr. Summerskill

The hon. Gentleman's supplementary question only goes to show how completely out of touch he is with the Housewives' League.

Mr. Drayson

Should not the title be altered to "Food Fables"?

Sir W. Smithers

Would the hon. Lady change the title to "Food Failures"?

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