HC Deb 26 March 1980 vol 981 cc604-5W
Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what sanctions he is empowered to impose on the tobacco industry in the event of a breakdown in the present negotiations for a voluntary agreement to safeguard health when the present three-year agreement expires on 31 March.

Sir George Young

The talks between the Government and the tobacco industry are continuing and the parties have agreed that the existing voluntary agreement will continue to operate until it is superseded.