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Tobacco: Scotland

Commons · Question 29272 · Tabled 11 Sep 2026 · Scotland Office · Official record

Answered 25 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Zubir Ahmed

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with the Scottish Government and HMRC on tackling the sale of illegal tobacco in Scotland.

Answer

Answered by Melanie Ward, 25 Sep 2026

I am concerned about the prevalence of illegal tobacco sold in Scotland, and fully support efforts to limit its spread. The enforcement of trading standards is a devolved matter. I understand that the Society of Chief Officers of Trading Standards in Scot...