11. STEVE CHADWICK (Labour—Rotorua) Link to this
to the Associate Minister of Health
What initiatives is the Government considering to reduce tobacco consumption?
Hon DAMIEN O'CONNOR (Associate Minister of Health) Link to this
Last week I released a consultation document that proposes a series of warnings, including graphic pictures like the one I am holding up, and a text on both the front and back of cigarette packets, which overseas experience shows can be a significant deterrent, especially among young people.
Hon DAMIEN O'CONNOR Link to this
I have seen two reports. One is a nationwide survey conducted recently, which shows that 74 percent of New Zealanders support smoke-free pubs and bars. The second report is one on the voting record for the smoke-free environments legislation, which both the Leader of the Opposition and their health spokespeople voted against.