HC Deb 05 June 1985 vol 80 cc180-1W
Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many letters he has sent to district health authorities or to community physicians advising them that time and money should not be used in informing hon. Members of premature deaths due to cigarette smoking.

Mr. John Patten

None. One district health authority chairman has received copies of correspondence between an hon. Member and my right hon. and learned Friend, in which he expressed the opinion that the postage to hon. Members of purely campaigning material was an inappropriate charge on National Health Service funds.