§ Mrs. PeacockTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will give the total number and list the names of those organisations and individuals who have made submissions(a) in favour of a tobacco advertising ban and (b) against a tobacco advertising ban, in relation to the publication "Effect of Tobacco Advertising on Tobacco Consumption", a discussion document reviewing the evidence.
§ Dr. Mawhinney[holding answer 8 March 1993]: Comments were invited on the overall analysis, methodology and original pieces of work in the Department of Health discussion document. Respondents were not asked to indicate their position on a tobacco advertising ban. A total of 275 representations have been received which make reference to the discussion document. Of these 232 include statements in favour of a ban and 13 include statements against a ban. A copy of the list of names of organisations and individuals who have made representations has been placed in the Library.