HC Deb 15 June 1972 vol 838 cc403-4W
Mr. Dormand

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the total cost of advertising means-tested benefits since 18th June, 1970.

Sir K. Joseph

Since June, 1970, £200,000 has been spent on advertising to promote take-up of free milk, free school meals, free precriptions and help with dental and optical treatment. There have been advertising campaigns for family income supplement costing £310,000 in 1971 and £150,000 in April, 1972.