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Written question asked by Tom Cox (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 May 1996. It was answered by Lord Horam (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 May 1996 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
What was the financial cost incurred in 1995 by Her Majesty's Government in respect of the dangers of smoking campaigns. - Includes figures.
Answer

Mr. Cox: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what was the financial cost incurred in 1995 by Her Majesty's Government in respect of campaigns on the dangers of smoking.[28974] Mr. Horam: In the 1995-96 financial year, the Department provided £6.5 million for anti-smoking campaign activity in England. In addition, health authorities and trusts run local anti-smoking campaigns.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28974; 277 c476W
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Expenditure Health education Smoking
Contains statistics
Yes