Written Question · S2W-13536 · Session 2
Whether it has any plans to increase its smoking cessation programmes as part of its proposed ban on smoking in public places, particularly…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has any plans to increase its smoking cessation programmes as part of its proposed ban on smoking in public places, particularly in the period between enactment of the proposed bill and its implementation.
The answer
The Scottish Executive announced an additional £4 million for smoking cessation services for 2005-06. This more than doubles the funding available for cessation services and will allow smoking cessation programmes to expand to meet the increased demand for services which is likely to stem from the implementation of the ban on smoking in public places.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-13536 by reference.