Action on Smoking and Health

HC Deb 20 December 1985 vol 89 cc428-9W

Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what criteria he uses for deciding the level of funding to Action on Smoking and Health.

Mr. Whitney

I refer my hon. Friend to my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Rugby and Kenilworth (Mr. Pawsey) on 27 November 1985 at columns599–600.

Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many officials in his Department liaise with (a) the Health Education Council and (b) Action on Smoking and Health; and what is the cost per annum.

Mr. Whitney

The Department routinely liaises with relevant outside bodies, and this work is not separately costed. Varying numbers of officials may be involved at any time.

Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to receive a grant application for funds for 1986–87 from Action on Smoking and Health; and if he will place a copy of the application in the Library.

Mr. Whitney

We expect to receive an application from Action on Smoking and Health shortly. Applications from bodies seeking Government funding are treated in confidence.