HC Deb 23 February 1978 vol 944 c758W
Sir George Young

asked the Lord President of the Council whether, in view of the Government's policies on smoking and health, he will ensure that House of Commons cigarettes are in the low tar bracket.

Dr. Reginald Bennett

I have been asked to reply.

The present House of Commons cigarettes are middle tar. We are inquiring into the possibility of substituting a low tar cigarette.

Sir George Young

asked the Lord President of the Council how many packets of cigarettes are sold in the House each year.

Dr. Reginald Bennett

I have been asked to reply.

Approximately 50,700 packets of 20 cigarettes were sold in the Refreshment Department last year.