§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how much money has been spent on the adult and parental health education programme in relation to cigarette smoking over each of the past two years; and how much money will be spent in 1995–96 and 1996–97.
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 9 February 1995]: Health education on smoking at national level in Scotland is undertaken by the Health Education Board for Scotland. Of total expenditure by the board of £1.47 million on anti-smoking activity in 1993–94,–969,000 was spent on action focusing on parents and other adults. The corresponding figures for 1994–95 will amount to some–770,000 and–520,000 respectively. The board's operational plan for the years 1995–96 and 1996–97 will shortly be finalised and will maintain a continuing focus on smoking among adults. Smoking issues are also addressed in other work undertaken by the board, for example in relation to coronary heart disease.
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