HC Deb 16 January 1990 vol 165 cc169-70W
Mr. Lawrence

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prosecutions have been initiated against cigarette retailers in alleged breach of the Protection of Children (Tobacco) Act 1986 each year since the Act became effective.

Mr. John Patten

The information requested is given in the table. The Protection of Children (Tobacco) Act 1986 came into force on 8 October 1986.

Prosecutions for the sale of tobacco to persons under 16 under the Protection of Children (Tobacco) Act 1986
England and Wales
Year Number
1986 1 17
1987 18
1988 29
1 Includes prosecutions before October 1986 under earlier legislation.