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Written question asked by Jim Dickson (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 4 September 2026 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 7 September 2026. A substantive answer was provided by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Monday, 14 September 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Tobacco: Packaging

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if her Department will consult on requiring cigarette filters to be sold in plain packaging and restrict their promotion.

Answer

I refer the Hon. Members to the Government's consultations, and accompanying consultation stage impact assessments, on smoke-free, heated tobacco-free, and vape-free places, and on the packaging, device appearance, and display of tobacco, vaping, and nicotine products. The Government will carefully consider the responses before taking decisions on future regulations.

I refer the Hon. Members to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill House of Lords debate on 24 February 2026 in relation to filters. Evidence is still developing and there are no current plans to consult on plain packaging and promotions restrictions. No assessment has been taken on filters being used to circumvent the current flavours ban.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26304
Session
2026-27
Related items
Tobacco and Vapes Bill
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Lords
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Advertising Packaging Tobacco Regulation
Link
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