HC Deb 04 July 2000 vol 353 cc138-9W
15. Mr. Barron

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the protection of young people from the dangers of tobacco smoking. [127524]

Mr. Hutton

As part of its comprehensive programme of action to tackle smoking, the Government are taking a number of measures which will protect children against the dangers of tobacco. We will shortly announce measures to strengthen enforcement of legislation on under-age sales of cigarettes, encouragement of proof-of-age cards and a targeted education campaign aimed at young people.

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