Meanwhile discussions elsewhere reached consensus on disability rights, taking competition out of the NHS, tribunal fees, legal aid, zero - hours and short - hours contracts, agency workers, immigration, local government funding, housing, the Middle East, the minimum wage, the living wage, Royal Mail, the railways, science and technology, mental health, fracking, animal welfare, Lords reform,
reducing smoking and consumption of alcohol, fats and sugar, reaffirming all - women shortlists,
youth services, careers advice, sexual and relationship education, and even the 11 - plus (recognising that selection at age 11 damaged education for all children, but stopping short of abolishing existing grammar schools).
While the US has
reduced youth cigarette
smoking rates to record lows, efforts to
reduce overall
youth tobacco use have been undermined by the popularity of e-cigarettes and cigars, which are marketed in a wide array of sweet flavors that attract kids.
Reducing smoking among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers while pregnant should remain a particular focus, along with prevention of take - up by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and
youth, through a population health campaign approach.