Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 127079

Smoking: Social Rented Housing

Tabled: 14 April 2026
Answered: 20 April 2026

Question

Bob Blackman

ConservativeHarrow East

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make it his policy to set a target for reducing smoking among people living in social housing.

Answer

Mrs Sharon Hodgson
The Government is committed to delivering a smoke-free United Kingdom where no one is left behind. We are supporting current smokers to quit, particularly amongst priority groups such as those living in social housing, where smoking prevalence remains hig...

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