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Proceeding contribution from Andy Slaughter (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 12 October 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Health Bill [Lords].


Health Bill [Lords]

Let us have an argument about process because there is no substance. I am listening to the hon. Gentleman. If he is right that there is no argument about tobacco being an impulse purchase, why is he so bothered about display at point of sale being banned? The evidence is that the tobacco companies take great comfort from the displays and the advertising they do at point of sale, and in the fact that it influences young people. If he believes that the measure would damage the retail trade, why does he not address that point?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
497 c85 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Children Advertising Constitutions Direct payments Hospitals Health services Fees and charges Eyesight Income NHS Packaging Mental health NHS foundation trusts Private patients Standards Voucher schemes Retail trade Testing Tobacco Smoking Monitor Care Quality Commission Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust
Legislation
Health Bill (HL) 2008-09
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk