Written question asked by Philip Davies (Conservative) on Monday, 15 January 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 January 2018. It was answered by Steve Brine (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 January 2018 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Tobacco

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 22 December 2017 to Question 120096, on Tobacco, what informal or other communication his Department has had with those groups; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: The process for tendering for the grant scheme to support delivery of the new Tobacco Control Plan has yet to commence. Officials have informed representatives of Action on Smoking and Health on progress with this process, and have reminded them that any grant will be awarded on a competitive basis, in accordance with Cabinet Office guidelines. All interested applicants will need to follow the terms and conditions of the tender after the invitation for bids has been announced.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 122797
Session: 2017-19
Related items: Tobacco
Friday, 22 December 2017
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Tobacco Smoking
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk