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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Howarth of Breckland (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Monday, 15 May 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Health Bill.


Health Bill

I feel I am going to be disappointed by the Minister’s reply because I suspect that he will say that the Government have no intention of raising the age to 21, that the consultation may suggest 18, and that, at the moment, the age is 16. Those of us who think that smoking is a dangerous habit and who deal with young people who are caught up in it, whose health is being ruined, would like the question of the age limit to be open. But I am quite sure that it is not the Government’s intention at the moment and that I shall be disappointed.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
682 c24GC 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Codes of practice Age Hospitals Fixed penalties Health hazards Fines Hygiene Infectious diseases NHS Powers of entry MRSA Working conditions Sales Young people Shipping Smoking Territorial waters
Legislation
Health Bill 2005-06
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk