HC Deb 29 June 1971 vol 820 c81W
Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total amount spent by his Department in each of the last three years on advertising.

Mr. Alison

Expenditure for the three years to 31st March, 1971, was £360,000, £352,000 and £488,000. The figure for 1968–69 includes expenditure by the then separate Ministries of Health and Social Security.

Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total amount spent by the regional hospital boards in England in each of the last three years on advertising.

Mr. Alison

The amounts spent by the regional hospital boards in England in the three financial years up to 31st March, 1970, were £128,000; £118,000 and £146,000.