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Written question asked by John Home Robertson (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 January 1997. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 January 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
What estimate he has made of the incidence of smoking-related diseases among service personnel and ex-service personnel; and how those figures compare with equivalent sections of the non-service population. - Disproportionate cost.
Answer

Mr. Home Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what estimate he has made of the incidence of smoking-related diseases among service personnel and ex-service personnel; and how those figures compare with equivalent sections of the non-service population. [12408] Mr. Soames: The information requested is not available and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12408; 289 c197W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Armed forces Health hazards Smoking
Contains statistics
Yes