The closing date for submissions was Friday, 29 January 2010

The purpose of the inquiry is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the actions of the tobacco industry to promote tobacco use amongst Maori, and the impact of tobacco use on the health of the Maori population, and the wider economic, social, cultural and developmental impacts that arise from such health effects and tobacco use more generally. As part of the inquiry, the committee intends to consider policy and legislative measures to address the findings.

The terms of reference are to inquire into

1 the historical actions of the tobacco industry to promote tobacco use amongst Maori

2 the impact of tobacco use on the health, economic, social and cultural wellbeing of Maori

3 the impact of tobacco use on Maori development aspirations and opportunities

4 what benefits may have accrued to Maori from tobacco use

5 what policy and legislative measures would be necessary to address the findings of the inquiry.

The committee requires 2 copies of each submission if made in writing. Those wishing to include any information of a private or personal nature in a submission should first discuss this with the clerk of the committee, as submissions are usually released to the public by the committee. Those wishing to appear before the committee to speak to their submissions should state this clearly and provide a daytime telephone contact number. To assist with administration please supply your postcode and an email address if you have one.

Further guidance on making a submission can be found from the Making a Submission to a Parliamentary Select Committee link in the `Related documents´ panel.