HC Deb 29 October 1948 vol 457 c5W
Sir W. Darling

asked the Minister of Health how many types of posters and how many of each type have been issued in the "Trap the Germs in Your Handkerchief" campaign; what is the total cost of the posters; and what is the amount of paper used up to date.

Mr. Bevan

In the period since 1945, eight types of poster have been issued; totalling 490,000 copies, costing (including site hire on buses, etc.) £39,000, and using four tons of paper.