British Lung Foundation and Asthma UK Report, A Breath of Fresh Air
- Submitted by: Alexander Stewart, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Friday, 15 January 2021
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Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Motion reference: S5M-23868
That the Parliament welcomes the Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation report, A Breath of Fresh Air, which provides information regarding research on the training needs of UK GPs to allow them to use the Very Brief Advice approach for smoking cessation; notes that this is a simple piece of advice that is designed to be used in less than 30 seconds in almost any situation with a smoker; understands that over 60% of GPs in Scotland have never had any training in this; believes that smoking remains the leading cause of preventable illness and death; welcomes evidence that 70% of smokers in Scotland want to quit the habit; welcomes the publication of this latest report, and considers that it will be important in providing information about the need for smoking cessation training and initiatives.
Supported by:
Miles Briggs, Jackson Carlaw, Murdo Fraser, Kenneth Gibson, Jamie Greene, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon (Registered interest)
, Gordon Lindhurst, Ruth Maguire, Stuart McMillan, Margaret Mitchell, Edward Mountain, Colin Smyth, Annie Wells