§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what action he has taken and what further action he plans to discourage smoking among(a) children of school age and (b) adults; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesParticular campaigns aimed at children of school age include the highly successful life education centres and the anti-smoking club Smokebusters Wales. A number of new projects aimed specifically at children are also being planned.
454WIn relation to other groups, Health Promotion Wales' future plans include action to reduce the incidence of smoking by teenage girls, a pilot project to help smokers aged 15 to 19 to give up, and the development of materials for use in youth settings. These initiatives are the direct result of needs identified through research activity. In addition, the Welsh Office continues to support local health promotion units; each of which are carrying out their own local smoking cessation projects.
The Government have set and are determined to meet the challenging targets set out in Health Promotion Wales' document "Plans for Action 3—The Agenda for 1992–94".