§ 47. Mr. Juddasked the Minister of Health what action he intends to take following the decision by Carreras to resume cigarette advertising in the media it used before current restrictions were introduced.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonThe whole question of cigarette advertising is being actively considered but I am not yet in a position to make a statement.
§ Mr. JuddDoes my right hon. Friend agree that a time when the Government are giving serious consideration to the economic and social hazards of drug addiction is also a time to move forward to stronger regulations governing tobacco advertising?
§ Mr. RobinsonAs my hon. Friend doubtless knows, I sent a circular letter to a number of bodies about smoking in public places. The question of advertising is under consideration, but I remind my hon. Friend that the advertising of cigarettes on television continues to be barred.
§ Mr. Clark HutchisonWill the Minister say why this company should not be allowed to advertise? How many more of our liberties are to be infringed?
§ Mr. RobinsonI have certain duties to the House to promote the public health, and it is in that connection that I adopt the attitude that I do adopt.