HL Deb 01 November 2001 vol 627 cc176-7WA
Lord Clement-Jones

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many written communications they have received since 1 July asking:

  1. (a) for the Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Bill to be introduced in the current parliamentary session; and
  2. (b) for the Bill not to be introduced in the current parliamentary session. [HL874]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health (Lord Hunt of Kings Heath)

The total number of written communications received (between 1 July and 22 October) in support of a Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Bill to be introduced in the current parliamentary session is shown in the table.

Correspondence Total Number
Replies to Parliamentary Questions 3
Letters 370
Pre-printed post cards 498
Total 871

No letters were received which did not support the introduction of the Bill.