HC Deb 07 December 1995 vol 268 c373W
Mr. Hayes

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what was the amount spent by tobacco companies on sport in each year since 1992 under the terms of the voluntary agreement. [3965]

Mr. Sproat

The latest figures available for the amount spent by tobacco companies on sports sponsorship are: £10,403,000 in 1992–93, and £7,576,000 in 1993–94.

Mr. Hayes

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what was the total amount spent on sports sponsorship from all sources for each year since 1992. [3977]

Mr. Sproat

According to published reports, the total amount spent on sports sponsorship in the United Kingdom is estimated to have been £239 million in 1992, £250 million in 1993, and £265 million in 1994.