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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Northover (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 6 May 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Health Bill [HL].


Health Bill [HL]

Amendment 61 61: After Clause 22, insert the following new Clause— "Guidelines for engagement with tobacco industry (1) Within two months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State shall establish a review of the government’s policies on engagement with the tobacco industry. (2) This review must assess the extent to which the United Kingdom conforms to Article 5.3 of the World Health Organisation’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control and its accompanying guidelines. (3) The Secretary of State must publish any updated policies within six months of the passing of this Act."


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
710 c608 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Complaints Children Asylum Advertising Direct payments Health services Drugs Labelling HIV/AIDS Private sector NHS Pharmacy Packaging Marketing Retail trade Tobacco Social services Smoking Spinal injuries Vending machines Personal budgets
Legislation
Health Bill (HL) 2008-09
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk