HC Deb 16 March 1971 vol 813 cc287-8W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what approaches he received from Granada Television to supply them with his Department's explanatory leaflet on the new welfare food regulations due to operate on 1st April, 1971; what was the nature of his reply; and whether he will make a statement.

Sir K. Joseph

Two requests were made by Granada Television for a copy of a leaflet "Your Right to Free Welfare Milk and Food" which was about to be published. My Department replied that distribution had been delayed by the postal strike. The leaflet has now been distributed to all Social Security offices and will be used as part of a nationwide campaign to increase the take-up of health and welfare benefits.