asked the Minister for Health the total moneys spent by his Department on advertising directed to curb (a) the abuse or use of alcohol; and (b) cigarette smoking, in the years 1950, 1960 and 1970 to the most recent year for which figures are available.

The information sought by the Deputy is not available in respect of the years 1950 and 1960. The figures for the financial years 1969-70 to date are contained in the following table, which, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to circulate with the Official Report.

Following is the table:

* From 1975, expenditure through Health Education Bureau.

Would the Minister please give the figures in relation to the advertising firms?

I will probably be able to give them to the Deputy when we are closing the debate on the Bill. I may say they were given to me in confidence but I may be able to manage a way around that.

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