My Lords, the name of the submarine is peculiarly appropriate to the question that the noble Lord asks. I am not familiar with the case to which he refers, but I shall look into it and write to him. In addition, we have announced today that we intend to amend the relevant regulations so as to allow doctors to prescribe any available nicotine replacement therapy as part of NHS treatment. Column 843 No Smoking Day. Studies show that more girls than boys now take up smoking.
Smoking can cause problems in conceiving, during pregnancy and for the health of the child.
My Lords, I hope that they follow the example of the noble Countess, Lady Mar, who I understand celebrates the first anniversary of giving up smoking. I agree with my noble friend. It is worrying that statistics show that in the age range 11 to 15 and 16 to 19 more girls than boys smoke. Many local health authorities through their various smoking cessation plans have targeted programmes. I also agree that we have to think about young girls.