§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will introduce legislation increasing the fines on traders found guilty of selling tobacco products to persons under the age of 16 years.
§ Mr. Alexander W. LyonThe existing penalties, which were last increased in 1963 are: for a first offence, a fine not exceeding £25; for a second offence, a fine not exceeding £50: and for a third 7W or subsequent offence, a fine not exceeding £100. We shall bear in mind the possible need to amend these, as other, monetary penalties when a suitable opportunity occurs; but we have no present plans for legislation.