NO SMOKING DAY 2012

Early day motion 2775, tabled 27 February 2012 by Mike Weatherley (Conservative). Signed by 40 members.

That this House congratulates the No Smoking Day charity on its 29th annual public health campaign, which will take place on 14 March 2012; notes that almost 750,000 smokers made a quit attempt on No Smoking Day last year; further notes that the British Heart Foundation and the No Smoking Day charity have merged to secure the long-term future of the campaign, helping even more smokers to quit; 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.

Signatures by party: Labour 17, Liberal Democrat 8, DUP 5, Conservative 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Alliance 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.