New Clause 1
Health Bill [Lords]
2:15 pm
Gillian Merron (Minister of State (Public Health), Department of Health; Lincoln, Labour)
The new clause would not make the real difference that we all seek. As I have said, we will address the matter in full on all levels later in the year through the tobacco control strategy, and it will be informed by the consultation’s 100,000 responses. It appears that new clause 1 will not be promoted and I welcome that, but I hope that the spirit in which I welcome that is understood.