HC Deb 23 April 1986 vol 96 c168W
33. Mr. Forth

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will give the latest figures for the level of sponsorship of sport by tobacco companies; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Tracey

I refer my hon. Friend to the answer given on 10 April to the hon. Member for Oldham, West (Mr. Meacher), at column 169.

49. Mr. John Carlisle

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what recent discussions have taken place between the Minister with responsibility for sport and representatives of the tobacco industry regarding the sponsorship of sport.

Mr. Tracey

I met representatives of the tobacco industry on 19 March formally to open the renegotiation of the voluntary agreement on sports sponsorship.