§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make it his policy to restrict the advertising, sponsorship and promotion of tobacco and to strengthen the legislation on illegal sales to minors. [12101]
§ Mr. HoramThe Government are already committed to ensuring that there are effective controls on tobacco advertising, sponsorship and promotion. This is achieved by voluntary agreements between the Government and the tobacco industry. The voluntary agreements were strengthened in a number of key areas at the end of 1994. The law relating to illegal sales to minors has also been strengthened significantly by virtue of the Children and Young Persons (Protection from Tobacco) Act 1991 and regulations made under it.