Tobacco Packaging Debate
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Bob Blackman
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(10 years, 5 months ago)
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Jane Ellison
We have had a consultation and now we are having a short review of the emerging evidence base. I think that that is sensible. We want to make good policy that is robust, and this is the right way to do it.
Bob Blackman (Harrow East) (Con)
I congratulate the Minister on listening to the arguments and acting far more quickly than any Opposition Member did in 13 years. Will she assure us that the House will have the opportunity to vote in favour of standardised packaging so that we can demonstrate our cross-party support for this much-needed health measure?
Jane Ellison
At present, we are strongly minded to introduce regulations under the affirmative procedure.