HC Deb 04 November 1998 vol 318 c609W
11. Mr. John Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on the public health action plan for Wales. [56587]

12. Mr. Win Griffiths

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on the public health action plan for Wales. [56588]

Mr. Jon Owen Jones

The Better Health Better Wales— Strategic Framework was launched on 23 October and sets out the next steps to be taken to develop a medium to long term strategy to improve the health of the population of Wales. It focuses on improving the health and well being of people in Wales through strategies which promote and protect health and reduce inequalities in health through the encouragement of sustainable communities, a healthy lifestyle, and a better environment.