All 1 Debates between Lord Prior of Brampton and Earl Cathcart

Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016

Debate between Lord Prior of Brampton and Earl Cathcart
Tuesday 10th May 2016

(8 years ago)

Grand Committee
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Lord Prior of Brampton Portrait Lord Prior of Brampton
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If that is on the taxation point, I am not aware of any intentions to tax these products. I will find out more about that question and write to the noble Lord but, as things stand, I am not aware of any intention to do so.

Earl Cathcart Portrait Earl Cathcart
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My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Hunt, has twice mentioned weights and measures authorities enforcing this in a heavy-handed or a light-touch way. Can the Minister comment on which he thinks they will do?

Lord Prior of Brampton Portrait Lord Prior of Brampton
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I certainly hope that enforcement will be more Italian than traditionally British, if I may put it that way.