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Speakers - Dyer The Hon Ron
Business - Questions Without Notice

PASSIVE SMOKING

The Hon. R. D. DYER: I refer to the question without notice asked by Reverend the Hon. F. J. Nile on 23 November 1995 concerning research by the tobacco company Philip Morris, and the implications of the leaking of this research on the Government's tobacco control activities. My colleague the Minister for Health has advised:
      The NSW Health Department advises that there have been media reports regarding "leaked" research conducted by cigarette manufacturer Phillip Morris on the nicotine content of cigarettes, and the effect of nicotine on animals.
      According to media reports in the United States this research likens nicotine to cocaine in some of its effects on the brain, and suggested that nicotine is an addictive substance.
      This Government is committed to reducing the harm caused by tobacco use in this State, especially amongst young people. A major focus of the NSW QUIT Campaign over the next year will be on activities to prevent young people from starting smoking, including measures to prevent young people from having access to tobacco products. Also, the Government has provided additional funding of $5 million over five years for drug education in schools, including tobacco prevention education.
      In relation to passive smoking in restaurants, clubs and hotels, the NSW QUIT Campaign will continue to promote awareness of the health risks of passive smoking. The Department is encouraging restauranteurs and publicans to implement smoke free policies and will remind them of the high level of public support for smoke free areas and smoke bans in restaurants, clubs and bars.
      The Health Department has convened a taskforce to identify and assess a range of strategies, including regulation, for eliminating exposure to passive smoke in areas where food and beverages are consumed. This task force is due to report to the Minister for Health in the second half of this year.





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