Cigarette Stick Health Warnings Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Requires health warnings to be printed directly on each cigarette stick and on rolling papers.
• Targets tobacco manufacturers (and the broader supply chain) to carry warnings on products.
• Originated in the Lords and progressed through several readings, with an Order of Commitment discharged in 2022 before moving to the Commons.
• As of May 2022, the Bill is at the second reading in the Commons and awaiting further stages.

Progress

The Bill started in the Lords, completed readings there, and had an Order of Commitment discharged in March 2022. It has since transferred to the Commons and is at the second reading (May 2022).