HC Deb 24 June 1997 vol 296 c500W
22. Mr. Waterson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what proposals he has to increase life expectancy. [3488]

Ms Jowell

We will fulfil our manifesto commitments to tackle the root causes of ill-health and we shall set new goals for improving health which recognise the impact of poverty, unemployment, poor housing and a polluted environment.