Written question asked by Barry Gardiner (Labour) on Monday, 10 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2003. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 2003 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what support her Department offers to British cigarette manufacturers seeking to develop markets in the developing world.

Answer: Mr. Gardiner: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what support her Department offers to British cigarette manufacturers seeking to develop markets in the developing world. [138620] Mr. Mike O'Brien: UK Trade and Investment, in principle, provides services to all UK companies selling legal products, through the provision of trade, investment and political information on overseas markets, taking into account local circumstances. Special guidelines apply however for the tobacco industry, where Diplomatic Posts must not be associated with the promotion of tobacco products for example by accepting sponsorship for activities, or advertisements in publications, or attending events designed overtly to promote them.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 138620; 413 c1442W;413 c1438W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Developing countries Manufacturing industries Markets Trade Tobacco
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk