§ 16. Mr. Millanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he is taking to draw to the attention of the public, particularly young people, the connection between smoking and the incidence of lungcancer.
§ Mr. GalbraithLocal health authorities have been helping for some time to make generally known, particularly among young people, the possible consequence of smoking. I take this opportunity of supporting their appeal to parents and others to make sure that young people are aware of the facts.
§ Mr. MillanIs the Minister aware that deaths from lung cancer are tending to increase and that the local health authorities have to combat very expensive advertising by the tobacco companies, much of which is directed to young people? Will the Department of Health take the initiative in this matter and let us have a far more vigorous campaign than we have had so far?
§ Mr. GalbraithI do not think that there is any doubt that people do know. The recent survey carried out in Edinburgh showed that 98 per cent. of the people knew of the possible connection. Therefore, I think it is a matter for individual choice and responsibility.