Thank you for contacting me about actions the Government is taking to meet its ambition for England to be smoke free by 2030.
As the single leading behavioural cause of preventable death across our country, responsible for around 64,000 deaths across England in 2019, reducing smoking is crucial for ensuring we live longer, healthier lives.
The Government is currently reviewing existing tobacco control policies and the findings of an independent review, led by Javed Khan, of progress towards delivering a smoke-free England. Further information about the future of the Tobacco Control Plan will be available in due course.
The independent review made a number of recommendations, which included prohibiting smoking outside in hospitality venues; making hospital grounds smoke-free; and reducing smoking in social housing. I understand the Government is considering the detail of the review before responding in due course.
I believe Cancer Research UK’s smoke free campaign complements the Government’s ambition to make the UK smoke free by 2030, and I am happy to champion this cause in Parliament.
Once again, thank you for taking the time to write. If you require any further assistance, then please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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