Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Health Update

09 June 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Sajid Javid Con Bromsgrove

NHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government will consider recommendations from Dr Javed Khan's Independent Review on achieving a Smokefree England by 2030.
  • The Government plans to publish a White Paper on Health Disparities this summer and a new Tobacco Control Plan.
  • Dr Khan's review calls for greater investment in stop smoking services and recognises vaping as a less harmful alternative.

Issue summary

The statement addresses recommendations from Dr Javed Khan's Independent Review on achieving a Smokefree England by 2030, highlighting current smoking rates and disparities.

Action requested

The Government will consider the recommendations in Dr Khan’s Independent Review and plans to publish a White Paper on Health Disparities this summer as well as a new Tobacco Control Plan. The review calls for greater investment in stop smoking services and recognises vaping as a less harmful substitute, with further work planned.

Key facts

  • Smoking rates in England are still almost six million smokers.
  • At its most extreme, smoking prevalence is 4.5 times higher in Burnley than in Exeter.
  • Smokers spend an estimated £3,551 a year on tobacco in Halton.
  • One third of all cigarettes smoked in England are by people with mental health conditions.
  • Smoking costs the NHS £2.5 billion every year.
  • A new Tobacco Control Plan will be published.
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