All 1 Debates between Earl Cathcart and Lord Prior of Brampton

Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016

Debate between Earl Cathcart and Lord Prior of Brampton
Tuesday 10th May 2016

(8 years, 6 months ago)

Grand Committee
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Lord Prior of Brampton Portrait Lord Prior of Brampton
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If that is on the taxation point, I am not aware of any intentions to tax these products. I will find out more about that question and write to the noble Lord but, as things stand, I am not aware of any intention to do so.

Earl Cathcart Portrait Earl Cathcart
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My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Hunt, has twice mentioned weights and measures authorities enforcing this in a heavy-handed or a light-touch way. Can the Minister comment on which he thinks they will do?

Lord Prior of Brampton Portrait Lord Prior of Brampton
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I certainly hope that enforcement will be more Italian than traditionally British, if I may put it that way.