§ 30. Mr. Pavittasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he has received representations from the tobacco 173W industry regarding his policy on duty upon cigarettes; and how many such representations were written and how many were oral.
§ Mr. Bruce-GardyneWe have received written and oral representations from the tobacco advisory council representing United Kingdom manufacturers of tobacco products. We have also received written representations from trade associations representing importers and retailers.
§ Mr. Pavittasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he has given any assurances in general terms to the tobacco industry regarding his approach to tobacco duty in his preparation of the next Budget.
§ Mr. Bruce-GardyneNo.