§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) if he will take steps to examine the health claims made for the tobacco product, details of which have been sent to him by the hon. Member for Brent, South; and if he will make a statement;
(2) if, in view of the medical evidence contained in the research study of snuff taking and oral cancer which has been sent to him by the hon. Member for Brent, South he will take steps to prevent the importation and sales promotion of the product, details of which have been sent to him by the hon. Member for Brent, South.
§ Mr. John PattenI am looking into the points the hon. Member has raised and I will reply as soon as possible.