HC Deb 27 June 1979 vol 969 cc205-6W
Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what action he is taking to discourage smoking; and if he will make a statement.

Sir George Young

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State remains committed to pursuing policies to reduce the toll of death and illness caused by smoking. Over the next few months we shall examine all aspects of policy on smoking and health and consider the measures we should wish to adopt when the three-year voluntary agreements which the previous Government made with the industry expire in March 1980.