§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps to break through the present impasse in his talks with the tobacco companies and bring about a clampdown on all forms of cigarette and tobacco advertising and promotion.
§ Sir George YoungAs I said in reply to the hon. Member for Brent. South (Mr. Pavitt) on 11 November—[Vol. 992, c. 183–4]—the negotiations are continuing 421W and my right hon. Friend will make a statement when they are concluded. I can confirm that cigarette advertising and promotion are among the matters under discussion.