did not formally oppose the decision. National politics On 26 October 2017, after the finalisation of the negotiations on a coalition including the CU for the national government, Blokhuis was announced as State Secretary for Health, Welfare and Sports in the Third Rutte cabinet. His portfolio includes Mental Healthcare, Veteran Affairs and Wellness Promotion. In november 2018, he presented the Prevention Agreement, an agreement concluded between the government, social organizations and private companies aimed at making Dutch people healthier. One of these measures is the implementation of plain packaging for cigarettes in the Netherlands scheduled for the 1.October 2020. This measure is meant to make smoking less attractive to young people in particular. References External links Official Drs. P. (Paul) Blokhuis Parlement & Politiek 1963 births Living people Christian Union (Netherlands) politicians State Secretaries for Health of the Netherlands Reformatory Political Federation politicians Aldermen in Gelderland People from Apeldoorn People from Zuidhorn