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Written question asked by Mark Garnier (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 November 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 November 2014. It was answered by Priti Patel (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 December 2014 on behalf of the Treasury.


Tobacco: Smuggling

Question

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential effect of standardised packaging of tobacco products on the illicit trade in tobacco.

Answer

HMRC has carried out a “futures analysis” to identify the potential impact the introduction of Standardised Packaging could have on the illicit trade in tobacco. This assessment has been shared with the Department of Health to inform the development of Government policy.

The assessment is currently being reviewed taking into consideration additional information provided during the Government consultation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
215879
Session
2014-15
Related items
Tobacco: Packaging
Thursday, 29 January 2015
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Packaging Tobacco Smuggling
Link
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