§ Mr. LeighTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services if he intends to follow the policy of the World Health Organisation on the regulation of cigarettes and tobacco.
§ Mrs. CurrieThe World Health Organisation recommends that Governments should adopt a full range of policies on cigarette smoking and tobacco consumption. The Government have a comprehensive policy including restrictions on tobacco advertising and sponsorship, a ban on sales to children, controls on the composition of tobacco products and a programme on health education to make people aware of the dangers of smoking.