§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what percentage of teenage(a) boys and (b) girls in Wales was smoking tobacco (i) in 1988 and (ii) at the most recent date for which figures are available. [44017]
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§ Mr. Win GriffithsDetails of the percentage of teenagers (11–16 year old) who regularly (weekly) smoke tobacco in 1998 and 1996, the most recent date for which figures are available, are set out as follows:
Percentage Yesr Boys Girls 1988 8.00 11.30 1996 11.90 16.20 Source:
Health Promotion Authority for Wales
§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what the estimated gross cost of anti-smoking campaigns in Wales aimed at children and young people has been since 1988; and what assessment he has made of the impact of the campaigns on teenage(a) boys and (b) girls. [44016]
§ Mr. Win GriffithsThe main body in Wales responsible for undertaking anti-smoking campaigns is the Health Promotion Authority for Wales (HPAW), whose role is to work with others to promote good health in Wales.
The cost of anti-smoking campaigns since 1990–91 undertaken by HPAW aimed at children and young people is set out in the table. Detailed information is not available prior to 1990–91.
£000 Year Expenditure 1990–91 86 1991–92 350 1992–93 343 1993–94 345 1994–95 281 1995–96 240 1996–97 369 1997–98 219 1998–99 (estimated) 227 Source:
Health Promotion Authority for Wales
The information relates to initiatives directed solely at smoking. Smoking cessation advice also features strongly in other general health promotion initiatives funded by HPAW.
Research by HPAW indicates that there has been some success in delaying the age at which young people begin to experiment with tobacco.