§ Mr. F. Noel-Bakerasked the Minister of Health what was the total expenditure by his Department on publicity about the dangers of cigarette smoking since the 115W publication of the report of the Royal College of Physicians last March; and if he will give the expenditure during the preceding 12 months.
§ Mr. PowellAbout £16,000. None.
§ Mr. F. Noel-Bakerasked the Minister of Health what use has been made by his Department of television programmes, television advertisements, sound radio programmes, Press advertisements and commercial poster sites for publicity about the dangers of cigarette smoking since the publication of the report of the Royal College of Physicians last March; and what has been the expenditure, shown separately, on publicity by his Department in each of these five media.
§ Mr. PowellThere have been many references to the subject on television and radio and in the Press. I take every opportunity to stimulate them. The health education campaign is being conducted by the local health and education authorities.