§ Mr. Michael BrownTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services what financial support he gave to World Non-Smokers Day on 17 November.
§ Mrs. CurrieNone.
§ Mr. Michael BrownTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to publish the Froggatt committee report on smoking and health.
§ Mrs. CurrieThe independent scientific committee on smoking and health is expected to present its fourth report to Ministers around the turn of the year. A decision on publication will be taken after it has been received.
§ Mr. Michael BrownTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services what will be the cost to public funds of National No-Smoking Day 1988.
§ Mrs. CurrieI understand that the Health Education Authority will spend approximately £80,000 including the costs of evaluating the results. I hope to lend my personal support to No-Smoking Day 1988 as smoking is the single most important risk factor in lung cancer and other preventable diseases.