§ Mrs. Faithasked the Secretary of State for Defence why, at the Marlboro British grand prix held at Brands Hatch from 11 to 13 July, a Royal Navy helicopter with a large Marlboro cigarette emblem painted on its door was used; and what is his policy on the Royal Navy being involved in cigarette advertising in this way.
§ Mr. Speed"Marlboro Grand Prix World Championship Team" stickers were handed round liberally at Brands Hatch, and one was placed on a Royal Navy helicopter. Removing it without a special solvent might have damaged the paintwork. Advertising in such a way would be contrary to Ministry of Defence policy, which supports fully the Government's initiatives to discourage smoking.