§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what were the figures for the spending by his Department on(a) television advertising, (b) radio advertising, (c) newspaper advertising and (d) other promotional material in 1979–80 and in each following year; and what is his latest estimate for the current year and budget for 1990–91.
§ Mr. Kenneth Clarke[holding answer 12 March 1990]The Department of Health's budget for communications and publicity includes provision for nurse recruitment, blood donor recruitment and drug misuse campaigns.
Information for the years 1979–80 to 1987–88 is not available in the form requested.
£ million Expenditure for 1988–89 is as follows: Television 1.662 Radio 0.205 Newspaper 1.196 Other Material 7.736 Estimated expenditure for 1989–90 is as follows: Television 2.682 Radio 0.127 Newspaper 3.122 Other Material 9.945 The budget for communications and publicity has not yet been agreed for 1990–91.