§ Sir B. Jannerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people contracted or died from lung cancer in each of the last three years; how many were men and how many women; whether he is satisfied with the effects of his publicity on the danger of contracting this disease through cigarette smoking; and whether he will promote a further publicity campaign, especially in places where smoking is permitted such as theatres, cinemas and on transport.
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§ Mr. CrossmanDeaths from lung cancer in England and Wales in 1966, 1967 and 1968 were, for men and women respectively, 22,610; 23,548 and 23,896; and 4,415; 4,704 and 4,930. The 1968 figures are provisional. The response to publicity on the health risks of smoking, while in some respects encouraging, has not been nearly great enough. I will bring my hon. Friend's suggestion to the attention of the Health Education Council.