Tobacco Control Plan — [Mr Graham Brady in the Chair]

Part of Backbench Business – in Westminster Hall at 2:49 pm on 13 October 2016.

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Photo of Martyn Day Martyn Day Scottish National Party, Linlithgow and East Falkirk 2:49, 13 October 2016

I thank the hon. Gentleman for that question. I have mentioned some of the key points that we are targeting, and stopping children smoking is the key aspect. The title of the strategy we are working on is “Creating a Tobacco-Free Generation”. That is important. The point has been alluded to by other speakers that stopping people smoking is more important than reducing it, although reduction is important for those who smoke because of the impact on deaths and on the health service.

We encourage the UK Government not to keep the House waiting but to fulfil their promise to publish their new plan. If they are stuck for ideas, they are welcome to look at Scotland’s 2013 plan.