HC Deb 16 May 1996 vol 277 cc515-6W
Mr. Sheerman

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what steps she is taking to publicise to children in school the link between smoking and cancer. [29228]

Mr. Robin Squire

Education about the harmful effects of tobacco is a statutory requirement as part of national curriculum science. The Department has issued guidance to schools on their contribution towards ensuring pupils are aware of the health risks associated with smoking, and to teachers on addressing smoking within the school curriculum and on their contribution towards ensuring pupils are aware of the health risks associated with smoking, and to teachers on addressing smoking within the school curriculum and on appropriate smoking education materials.