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Proceeding contribution from Lord Laird (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 5 March 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Health Bill [HL].


Health Bill [HL]

Coming from Northern Ireland, I am pleased to say that earlier this week the Assembly there passed a motion, supported by all parties, to adopt the non-display of tobacco and its prices at the first available opportunity. It is interesting to note that, probably because of the proximity of the Irish Republic to Northern Ireland, we believe that our thinking on this issue is ahead of the rest of the kingdom. It is interesting to note that among the groups that support the ban—all the political parties do—are the retailers. The retailers in Northern Ireland have come to terms with this; why would they be different in any other part of the kingdom?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
708 c362-3GC 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Children Administration Advertising Canada Health services Finance Governing bodies Health hazards Exemptions Insolvency Innovation Health authorities NHS Patients NHS trusts NHS foundation trusts Standards Young people Shops Tobacco Iceland Prizes Monitor Care Quality Commission
Legislation
Health Bill (HL) 2008-09
Link
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