HL Deb 12 July 2000 vol 615 c33WA
Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will encourage those members of the Government who smoke to stop. [HL3175]

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath

The Government have a responsibility to inform smokers of the dangers of the habit and to provide help and support for those who want to give up. This Government are spending more than 100 million over three years on a tobacco education campaign and NHS services to help smokers to quit.