§ 55. Mr. Madelasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he has any plans to increase his Department's publicity effort in relation to the changes in maternity allowances which come into force on 6 April; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LyellYes. Further advertising in the national and regional press and in women's magazines is planned on the maternity changes over the coming weeks. At the same time a new poster will appear in post offices, antenatal clinics and social security offices, with revised versions of DHSS leaflets also available at the same outlets.