§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what weight he attaches to the cost of NHS treatment of smoking-related diseases when determining the level of duty on tobacco; and if he will make a statement. [20914]
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryThe Government recognised the importance of tax in reducing consumption in the continuing Budget commitment to raise tobacco duties, on average, by at least 3 per cent. per annum in real terms.