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Written question asked by Joe Robertson (Conservative) on Monday, 17 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2025 (named day). It was answered by Ashley Dalton (Labour) on Monday, 24 November 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Tobacco

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what his policy is on the banning of cigarette filters, in the context of the upcoming eleventh Conference of the Parties to the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.

Answer

We are confident that the best way to tackle tobacco litter and to protect people’s health is to reduce the prevalence of smoking. That is why we are taking decisive action through the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to create a smoke-free generation alongside continuing with evidence-based approaches to supporting smokers to quit. We therefore have no current plans to ban cigarette filters.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
91795
Session
2024-26
Subjects
WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Tobacco
Link
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