§ Lord Braine of Wheatleyasked Her Majesty's Government:
What steps they are taking to encourage women to give up smoking and whether any medicines designed to assist those wishing to give up smoking are available on prescription. [HL526]
§ Baroness Jay of PaddingtonIn 1997–98, the Government are funding a Health Education6WA Authority-run adult smoking education campaign costing £5.5 million. The campaign identifies five key target groups, and two of these groups are adults in the 16–24 age group, particularly women and pregnant women.
The Government are also currently considering other ways in which to help people give up smoking, including the role of nicotine replacement therapies, as part of their strategy to reduce tobacco consumption.
Our conclusions will form part of the Tobacco Control White Paper, which will he published later this year.