§ Mrs. SpelmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how much his Department spent on advertising space in the recent Government publication, "Voices". [135584]
§ Mr. Rooker[holding answer 30 October 2000]: The total cost of advertising space was £5,477.85 including VAT. In addition we spent £1,395.90 on design and production.
"Voices" magazine represents a good opportunity for us to make women aware of information available on a number of issues that may affect them. The pack that women are sent when they respond to the advert contains 790W information about: pension options; changes to the state pension age and Inherited SERPS; help available for new mothers and support in times of bereavement.