§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what analysis he has made of the current trends in obesity relative to the targets for health improvement set out in Welsh "The Health of the Nation" publications; [2645]
(2) what analysis he has made of the trends in (a) drug misuse and (b) smoking among teenagers published in his chief medical officer's annual report for 1995, with particular reference to the targets set out in previous Welsh "The Health of the Nation" publications. [2646]
§ Mr. HagueThe chief medical officer's report for 1995 analyses current trends. Informed by the report's findings, national health gain indicators are currently being prepared, and these will feed through into the strategic plans of health authorities in 1997. This will enable health authorities to focus attention on particular problem areas and my Department to monitor action to bring about improvements.