Written question asked by Keith Vaz (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 June 1997. It was answered by Baroness Jowell (Labour) on Thursday, 26 June 1997 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: What steps he proposes to take to discourage smoking (a) generally and (b) with particular reference to under 20 year olds

Answer: Mr. Vaz: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps he proposes to take to discourage smoking (a) generally and (b) with particular reference to under 20-year-olds. [4987] Mr. Mitchell: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how he intends to achieve the "The Health of the Nation" targets to reduce the prevalence of smoking among 11 to 15-year-olds. [5318] Ms Jowell: The Government's strategy on smoking will be set out in detail in a White Paper later this year. This Paper will reflect the deliberations of the summit of national and international experts in the field of smoking reduction to be held on 14 July.

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