HC Deb 05 December 1997 vol 302 c376W
Mr. Waterson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what funds his Department makes available to assist people who wish to stop smoking. [19355]

Mr. Boateng

In 1997–98, the Government are funding a Health Education Authority run adult smoking education campaign costing £5.5 million. As part of the campaign, £700,000 is being given to Quit to operate the Quitlinetelephone helpline—which offers smoking cessation advice, counselling and support.

In addition, a wide range of health professionals, notably general practitioners, routinely offer cessation advice and support. These costs cannot be separately identified.