Orders of the Day — Tobacco Advertising Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 1:16 pm on 11 February 1994.

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Photo of Ian McCartney Ian McCartney , Makerfield 1:16, 11 February 1994

The hon. Gentleman's comments are a red herring. The comments of my hon. Friend the Member for Rother Valley were clear and specific, and I support them. He rightly said that hon. Members on both sides of the House were frustrated that, having given the privilege and freedom to the tobacco industry to act responsibly, its record shows that it has targeted children continuously, and sought to encourage them to smoke. It has targeted people in poor environments in the north of England, in areas which are already deprived of health and social facilities.