NO SMOKING DAY

Early day motion 991, tabled 21 February 2008 by Ian Gibson (Labour). Signed by 83 members.

That this House congratulates the No Smoking Day charity on its 25th annual public health campaign, The Great No Smoking Day Challenge, which will take place on 12th March 2008; further notes that despite recent tobacco control legislation smoking remains the number one cause of premature avoidable death in the UK; and further notes the need for continued support of No Smoking Day, local stop smoking services and other projects aimed at helping smokers who want to quit.

Signatures by party: Labour 47, Liberal Democrat 16, Scottish National Party 6, Conservative 5, DUP 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.