The Department's policy has always been to consult interested stakeholders. This includes consultation on tobacco policy and legislation.
The National Federation of Retail Newsagents provided a consultation response to the ‘Consultation on the future of tobacco control’ which was reflected in the report on that consultation, which considered the legislation on prohibiting tobacco displays.
The National Federation of Retail Newsagents met Baroness Thornton during the passage of the Health Bill through the House of Lords and are setting a date to meet departmental officials during the passage of the Bill through the House of Commons.