§ Sir George Young asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations 476W she has had recently concerning the sales of cigarettes in hospitals; and what action she proposes to take about the matter.
§ Dr. OwenI have recently received representations from the hon. secretary of Action on Smoking and Health. I am currently considering whether to reinforce earlier advice discouraging smoking and the sale of cigarettes in hospitals and other health premises. Many hospitals have already introduced rules forbidding such sales and voluntary organisations which run shops or trolleys in hospitals will, I feel sure, co-operate if requested by the authorities of the hospital not to sell cigarettes or tobacco.