Tobacco Packaging Debate
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John Pugh
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(11 years ago)
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Jane Ellison
That point came up during the consultation. To be clear, the review that we have asked Sir Cyril to undertake will cover the public health aspects of the policy. It will then be for Ministers to decide how to take forward the findings of the review and to make policy. The points that my hon. Friend and others have made will be borne in mind at that time.
John Pugh (Southport) (LD)
The Minister says that this is a complex matter, but I am a bit puzzled. What exactly is the downside of plain packaging, apart from fewer fags being sold?
Philip Davies
A left-wing, nanny state wallah like you would not understand.