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Written question asked by John Hayes (Conservative) on Monday, 14 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 July 2025. It was answered by Ashley Dalton (Labour) on Friday, 25 July 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Tobacco: Smuggling

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to page 61 of the policy paper entitled Fit for the Future: 10-Year Health Plan for England, published on 1 July 2025, whether the delivery indicators will include the size of the illicit tobacco trade.

Answer

Following the publication of the 10-Year Health Plan, the Department and NHS England are working closely together on delivery plans for the commitments made in the plan. These plans will consider how best to support the public’s health needs and the financial sustainability of our National Health Service.

Data on the size of the illicit tobacco trade is published annually by HM Revenue and Customs, and is available at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/measuring-tax-gaps/3-tax-gaps-excise-including-alcohol-tobacco-and-oils


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
67299
Session
2024-26
Related items
Deposited Paper DEP2025-0460
Monday, 7 July 2025
Deposited papers
House of Lords
Subjects
Health services Tobacco Smuggling
Link
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