§ Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will consider introducing legislation to prohibit the sale of individual cigarettes.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantWe have no such legislation in mind.
§ Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will consider introducing legislation to prohibit the retailing of cigarettes in packets of less than 20.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantIf the hon. Member is implying that such a measure is desirable to reduce the volume of cigarette smoking, it is doubtful if this would be its effect. We have no such legislation in mind.
§ Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will set up an inquiry to investigate how sports promotions by tobacco manufacturers affect the sale of cigarettes.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantThis subject has been examined by officials over a period of years. There is no evidence of a direct connection between sports promotions and total sales of cigarettes and I see little value in setting up such an inquiry now.