HC Deb 15 June 1972 vol 838 c404W
Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many of the advertisements drawing the attention of people in Wales to social security benefits are published in the Welsh language.

Sir K. Joseph

Advertisements in Welsh have appeared in Y Cymro and Baner ac Amserau Cymru for family income supplement and to increase take-up of free welfare milk and foods, school meals, prescriptions and help with dental and optical treatment.

Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if, in order to have more people in Wales claiming social security benefits to which they are entitled, he will arrange for more advertisements to appear both in the English and Welsh languages.

Sir K. Joseph

Advertisements for social security benefits appeared in English and Welsh lauguage newspapers in Wales during April, May and August of last year. The needs of Wales will not be overlooked when future campaigns are organised.