HC Deb 04 February 1980 vol 978 cc49-50W
48. Mr. Lee

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if his Department will undertake research into the safety advantages of self-extinguishing cigarettes.

Mrs. Sally Oppenheim

I have no plans to sponsor any research for this purpose, but my Department will be making inquiries about the possible advantages and disadvantages of self-extinguishing cigarettes