Smoking: Advertising
Lords · Question HL8803 · Tabled 24 Jun 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Question
Asked by Baroness Walmsley
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to ensure that cigarette filter tips are included in the definition of relevant products in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill that are not allowed to be advertised or promoted.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Merron, 8 Jul 2025
The Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002 prohibits any advertisements whose purpose or effect is to promote a tobacco product. The Advertising Standards Authority’s rules state that marketing communications for cigarette filters should not encourage...