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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Thornton (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 9 November 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Health Bill [HL].


Health Bill [HL]

I can see why my noble friend is pushing that point but, as I said, it would be very difficult for any of us, both at this end of the building and the other, not to know what technology was available to control vending machines. I do not have the relevant Hansard in front of me but I have looked through it and I know that there was a passionate debate on both sides of the issue. I would be extremely surprised if honourable Members were not aware of the technology and equipment available to solve this problem. However, as far as I can tell from the debate, they were not convinced that this would solve the problem of tobacco being available to young people from vending machines.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
714 c620 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Health services NHS Ophthalmic services Mental health services NHS foundation trusts Private patients Visual impairment Standards Sales Young people Regulation Tobacco Monitor Vending machines
Legislation
Health Bill (HL) 2008-09
Link
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