Written question asked by Barry Sheerman (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 May 1996. It was answered by Robin Squire (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 May 1996 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.

Dept for Education and Employment

Question: What steps she is taking to publicise to children in school the link between smoking and cancer.

Answer: Mr. Sheerman: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what steps she is taking to publicise to children in school the link between smoking and cancer.[29228] Mr. Robin Squire: Education about the harmful effects of tobacco is a statutory requirement as part of national curriculum science. The Department has issued guidance to schools on their contribution towards ensuring pupils are aware of the health risks associated with smoking, and to teachers on addressing smoking within the school curriculum and on their contribution towards ensuring pupils are aware of the health risks associated with smoking, and to teachers on addressing smoking within the school curriculum and on appropriate smoking education materials.

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