§ Mr. WatersonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what funds his Department makes available to assist people who wish to stop smoking. [19355]
§ Mr. BoatengIn 1997–98, the Government are funding a Health Education Authority run adult smoking education campaign costing £5.5 million. As part of the campaign, £700,000 is being given to Quit to operate the Quitlinetelephone helpline—which offers smoking cessation advice, counselling and support.
In addition, a wide range of health professionals, notably general practitioners, routinely offer cessation advice and support. These costs cannot be separately identified.