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Tobacco: Smuggling

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 25 July 2025UIN 67299

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to page 61 of the policy paper entitled Fit for the Future: 10-Year Health Plan for England, published on 1 July 2025, whether the delivery indicators will include the size of the illicit tobacco trade.

Answered by Ashley Dalton

Following the publication of the 10-Year Health Plan, the Department and NHS England are working closely together on delivery plans for the commitments made in the plan. These plans will consider how best to support the public’s health needs and the financial sustainability of our National Health Service.

Data on the size of the illicit tobacco trade is published annually by HM Revenue and Customs, and is available at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/measuring-tax-gaps/3-tax-gaps-excise-including-alcohol-tobacco-and-oils

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