§ Mr. Englishasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is his policy towards the consultation with the health authorities about the impending change in the basis of tobacco taxation from a system based on raw tobacco content to the EEC system.
§ Mr. MoyleI am discussing with my right hon. Friend the Chancellor the implications for health of the impending changes in the basis of tobacco taxation and what measures might be advanced within the new basis to safeguard health. The view health authorities would take on this subject is I believe, quite clear, but if further consultation is appropriate at any stage I shall certainly undertake it.