§ Mr. Lofthouseasked the Secretary of State for Social Services, pursuant to the reply of 5 July, Official Report, column 283, what steps have been taken by the tobacco industry in association with his discussions with the retail trade on the sale of cigarettes to children to assist him in his initiatives; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John PattenI understand that the Tobacco Advisory Council is mounting a campaign in conjunction with retail associations to help shops who sell tobacco and their customers observe the law on illegal sale of cigarettes to children. As part of the campaign, warning notices reminding customers of the law are being distributed for display in many shops.
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