HC Deb 24 July 1987 vol 120 c709W
Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he has any plans to appoint a fund-raiser to the Health Education Authority.

Mrs. Currie

No. The authority is a special health authority and is part of the National Health Service.

Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what proportion of the current budget of the Health Education Authority is devoted to campaigns against smoking tobacco.

Mrs. Currie

Approximately 10 per cent. is allocated directly to health education about smoking; additional amounts are devoted to campaigns like "Look After Your Heart" which include messages to the public about the health risks of smoking cigarettes.