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35.
Mr. Colvin
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when the new voluntary agreement between the Government and the tobacco industry will come into effect.
Mr. Kenneth Clarke
Certain items of agreement, for example the restrictions on advertising expenditure, are already in effect. The remaining terms will be brought into effect as soon as practicable.
39.
Mr. Maxton
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied with the voluntary code for tobacco advertising with particular reference to the provision of Government health warnings.
Mr. Kenneth Clarke
Yes. I am satisfied that the agreement I announced on 27 October will ensure that no one smokes cigarettes without being reminded that cigarettes can seriously damage his health.
| Period of waiting | Hospital | ||||
| Broadmoor | Rampton | Moss Side | Park Lane | Total | |
| Up to 3 months | 12 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 40 |
| 3 to 5 months | 4 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 20 |
| 6 to 8 months | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 13 |
| 9 to 11 months | 3 | 6 | 5 | — | 14 |
| 12 to 23 months | 2 | 42 | 17 | 2 | 63 |
| 24 to 35 months | 5 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 31 |
| 36 to 47 months | — | 4 | 1 | — | 5 |
| Over 4 years | 1 | 15 | — | — | 16 |
| Total | 30 | 111 | 48 | 13 | 202 |