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Tobacco: Packaging

Asked by Jim DicksonLabourDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 7 September 2026UIN 26304

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if her Department will consult on requiring cigarette filters to be sold in plain packaging and restrict their promotion.

Answered by Department of Health and Social Care

The Department of Health and Social Care has indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.

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