2017-11-01HM TreasuryTabled<p>The government is continuing to study the draft implementing legislation for Articles 15 and 16 of the EU Tobacco Products Directive and is discussing the drafts with the Commission and other Member States. We are aware of concerns raised by businesses affected and are working to try to ensure that the system adopted is effective, efficient and proportionate in tackling the trade in illicit tobacco products which puts public health at risk and avoids the payment of duty.</p><p> </p><p>We will continue to assess the impact of the legislation and the timetable for implementation as the drafts develop, and we welcome and encourage those affected to continue to contribute their views and concerns.</p>false14TreasuryCaTreasury2017-10-182017-10-182017-10-18T20:58:43.067Z2017-10-20T14:45:09.988Z2017-11-01T13:22:09.518ZTobacco: EU Law2trueHL2224House of Lords57trueHouse of Lords2017-11-01T12:50:11.93ZTo ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential impact on business resulting from the implementation, in their current form, of Articles 15 and 16 of the EU Tobacco Products Directive.false2017/191Lord PalmerHouse of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 HL2224HL22242Ordinary10011