HC Deb 16 June 1969 vol 785 cc55-6W
Mr. Richard

asked the President of the Board of Trade what complaints of variations in the weight of tobacco in manufactured cigarettes he has received; and what action he proposes to take.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody

We have received no complaints, but have seen an article in one of last week's Sunday newspapers.

Mr. Richard

asked the President of Board of Trade whether he will introduce legislation so as to require manufacturers of cigarettes to print on the outside of each packet the approximate weight of tobacco contained in each cigarette; and whether he will make a statement.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody

It is not our intention to introduce such legislation at the present time.