Written question asked by Lord Lansley (Conservative) on Friday, 10 February 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 February 2006. It was answered by Caroline Flint (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 March 2006 on behalf of the Department of Health.

““Fuel for Living””

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health pursuant to the answer of 31 January 2006, Official Report, column 481W, on young people (culinary ability), what the (a) actual and (b) planned expenditure is on the free recipe guide ““Fuel for Living””.

Answer: The ““Fuel for Living”” recipe booklet is part of the 5 A DAY Campaign, which provides information and practical advice to improve the diet. The booklet targets the young independent group of 16 to 24-year-olds, who have a lower than average intake of fruit and vegetables so there is a need to provide information and help to improve their diet.The actual cost of developing the booklet was £42,370, which includes design and artwork, research, expert input and agency fees. The printing and production cost for one million copies was £59,555.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 443 c753W;443 c753W; 51873
Session: 2005-06
Related items: Young People (Culinary Ability)
Tuesday, 31 January 2006
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Costs Health education Fruit Publications Nutrition Young people Vegetables
Contains statistics: Yes
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