Tobacco Packaging

Jeremy Lefroy Excerpts
Thursday 28th November 2013

(10 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jane Ellison Portrait Jane Ellison
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I repeat that the Government are proceeding along the track that they laid out in the summer. We know that the Scottish Government have expressed clear views, and we will be working closely with all the devolved Administrations.

Jeremy Lefroy Portrait Jeremy Lefroy (Stafford) (Con)
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I welcome the statement and trust that we will see a Conservative-led Government introduce standardised packaging. When that happens, will the Minister take the opportunity to step up health education on this subject?

Jane Ellison Portrait Jane Ellison
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My hon. Friend is right to remind us all that, even if the Government decide to implement the policy at the end of the review, there will still be many other things to be done in relation to this important issue. Major public health campaigns will proceed as they have been doing under Governments of all colours.