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Written question asked by David Taylor (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 September 2025 (named day). It was answered by Ashley Dalton (Labour) on Monday, 8 September 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Smoking: Health Services

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the implications for his Department’s policies of the report by Action on Smoking and Health entitled At risk? Tobacco dependence treatment in the NHS, published on 28 August 2025.

Answer

As set out in the 10 Year Health Plan, the Government remains committed to ensuring that all hospitals integrate ‘opt-out’ smoking cessation interventions into routine care. This is an important part of our ambition for a smoke-free United Kingdom. We assess that continued investment into National Health Service tobacco dependence services at a local level is important to realise this ambition. We note the risks highlighted in this report and we will continue to monitor investment of NHS tobacco dependence services.

Integrated care boards have access to funding to support the rollout of tobacco dependency treatment services in hospital settings, including acute and mental health inpatient settings and maternity services, within their 2025/26 allocations. Future funding decisions, including any decision to expand tobacco dependency treatment services to additional settings beyond routine care, are subject to the Spending Review process.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
74228
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Health services Smoking
Link
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