The Rt Hon Kenneth Clarke QC, MP
The Rt Hon Kenneth Clarke QC, MP
[Graphic: Ken Clarke as Santa, who has a "555" badge on. Santa/Ken is, laughing and hugging a laughing, young boy who has has a smoky cigarette in his mouth and holds a pack of Dunhills.]
The true face of "Compassionate Conservatism"
Deputy Chairman of British American Tobacco (1998-present) Minister for health (UK 1982-1985) Secretary of state for health (UK 1988-1990)
"We believe that the development of children, their communities and countries is best served through education. - http://www.bat.com
"I believe that nicotine is not addictive." -Thomas Sandefur, Brown & Williamson (BAT subsidiary) US House of Representatitves Health and Environment Subcommittee
"The welfare and health and safety of children are paramount at all times" - http://www.bat.com
"Malaysia, one of BAT's 'Top Fifty markets" - is being subjected to an advertising blitz by BAT and other tobacco companies. The result? The smoking rate among girls under 12 years old has trebled in the last ten years." -Barry Coates - World Development Movement - http://www.wdm.org.