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asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when she intends to introduce legislation to control tobacco substitutes and additives.
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asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when she intends to introduce legislation to control tobacco substitutes and additives.
As I explained to the House during the debate on smoking and health on 16th January—[Vol. 903, c. 810]—the Government intend to lay a draft order under Section 105(1)(b) of the Medicines Act 1968 to control tobacco substitutes and additives to tobacco. Under the Act the Government are required, before making an order, to consult such organisations as appear to them to be representative of interests likely to be substantially affected. These consultations are now taking place, and as soon as they have been completed the draft order will be laid for approval by resolution.