HC Deb 25 May 1978 vol 950 cc690-1W
Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if, in his negotiations which led to the code of practice on sponsorship of sports by tobacco companies, he was able to prevent an extension to sports which have not yet been subject to this form of sales promotion of cigarettes.

Mr. Denis Howell

The agreement permits tobacco companies to move funds from one sporting activity to another, subject to consultation with me if a company seeks to sponsor a major sport not previously sponsored by the industry.