§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether there has been any delay in the start of negotiations between the Government and the tobacco industry over sports sponsorship; and what are the reasons for any delay.
§ Mr. MonroThe existing sports sponsorship voluntary agreement with the tobacco industry is effective until 31 December 1981. I have agreed with the chairman of the Tobacco Advisory Council a timetable for renegotiation of a new agreement. Preparatory work is proceeding and so far we are keeping to the agreed timetable.