Date: 16th June, 1997
Sponsor: Institute of Practitioners in Advertising
Motion: Advertising shapes society more than politicians (Carried)
In the chair: Austin Mitchell MP
| For the motion | Against the motion |
| Hugh Burkitt Chairman Court Burkitt & Co Ltd | Peter York Cultural Commentator Director SRU |
| Roger Holland Chief Executive JICREG | Lord McNally Vice Chairman Shandwick Consultants |