Health written question – answered am ar 30 Ebrill 2009.
John Cummings
Llafur, Easington
To ask the Secretary of State for Health
(1) what recent assessment he has made of the UK's progress in meeting its obligations as a signatory to the World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control; and which of these obligations the UK has met to date;
(2) what effect he has given to the (a) obligations and (b) guidelines contained in the World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control; and if he will make a statement.
Dawn Primarolo
Minister of State (Department of Health) (Public Health)
The Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) encourages parties to take a comprehensive approach to tobacco control. A comprehensive approach to tobacco control is taken in the United Kingdom, and therefore, the Government believe that the UK meets the obligations set out in the Articles of the Convention.
FCTC guidelines adopted by parties are non-binding, and set out best practice guidance for parties in the development of their tobacco control policies. Guidelines are important in informing the development of tobacco control policies in the United Kingdom.
Yes2 people think so
No1 person thinks not
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