Tobacco Packaging Debate
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Pete Wishart
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(11 years, 1 month ago)
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Jane Ellison
At present, we are strongly minded to introduce regulations under the affirmative procedure.
Pete Wishart (Perth and North Perthshire) (SNP)
I, too, welcome the Government’s U-turn. I am sure that the Minister has been following attentively the progress made on this issue by the Scottish National party Government, who have been able to make that progress because Lynton Crosby’s remit does not extend north of the border. Will she commend the SNP Government for taking the lead and work closely with Scottish Ministers to secure the best possible outcome for everyone on these islands?
Jane Ellison
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.