§ Mr. Nicholas BrownTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what action her Department is taking to reduce levels of cigarette smoking among people on low incomes. [15380]
§ Mr. SackvilleThe White Paper The Health of the Nation sets a target of 20 per cent. for adults smoking by the year 2000. In view of their higher smoking rates, it is clearly essential to reach people on low incomes if this is to be achieved.
This will be done through the comprehensive programme set out in the White Paper and the action plan Smoke Free for Health including health education, action on price, advice from general practitioners and other health professionals and proper controls on advertising and promotion.
Copies of both documents are available in the Library.