Anti-Smoking Campaign

HC Deb 27 January 1971 vol 810 c137W

Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how much public money was spent on the anti-cigarette smoking campaign in each of the last eight years.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

For the years prior to 1968–69 the information is not readily identifiable, but the best available estimate is given. Expenditure by local authorities is not included.

Estimated Expenditure on Anti-Smoking Campaigns
		£
1964–65	…	7,000
1965–66	…	21,000
1966–67	…	3,500
1967–68	…	4,000
1968–69	…	8,500
1969–70	…	8,500
1970–71	…	13,000
1971–72 (estimated)	…	24,000