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Written question asked by Philip Davies (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 February 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 February 2017 (named day). It was answered by Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 February 2017 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Tobacco: Advertising

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will permit tobacco products that are proven to be less harmful to health than cigarettes to be advertised.

Answer

European Union rules prohibit the advertising of all tobacco products. Until the United Kingdom leaves the EU these rules remain binding.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
908629
Session
2016-17
Unstarred
Yes
Subjects
Advertising Tobacco Smoking
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk