HC Deb 23 July 1979 vol 971 c89W
Dr. Roger Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will now consider banning the advertising of alcoholic drinks or promoting a code of conduct that would result in stricter controls upon alcoholic drink advertising.

Sir George Young

I am not aware of evidence to justify a ban on advertising. The Advertising Standards Authority and the Independent Broadcasting Authority require alcohol advertisements to conform with codes of practice which they are responsible for keeping under review.