§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what action he intends to take arising from the World Health Organisation's report "Controlling the Smoking Epidemic"; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir George YoungWe are studying those recommendations which bear on the responsibilities of the Department of Health and Social Security and will consider them as part of our general review of the policy in this country on smoking and health. The report, published towards the end of May for the advice of governments, was drawn up by an international group of experts and does not necessarily represent decisions or the stated policy of the World Health Organisation.
I hope to attend the fourth world conference on smoking and health in Stockholm next week, where issues arising from the report will no doubt be discussed.