HC Deb 30 July 1998 vol 317 c501W
Mr. Hoyle

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport in what circumstances the existing sponsorship of the Rugby League Challenge Cup will continue. [52719]

Mr. Banks

The future individual sponsorship arrangements are matters for the sports concerned although they will have to comply with the legal requirements of the European Union Tobacco Advertising Directive. The current arrangements with Gallaher Limited for the Challenge Cup extends until May 2001.