Monday 8 December 2014

MPs angry over delay in law on plain packs for cigarettes

MPs angry over delay in law on plain packs for cigarettes Failure to push through law in time for general election would be seen as ‘victory’ for big tobacco and lobbyists

The government is under fire from politicians on all sides amid fears that legislation forcing tobacco companies to sell cigarettes in plain packs will not be introduced before the general election.

MPs from all three main parties, including the Tory chair of the health select committee, have warned time is running out to introduce a law that would see cigarettes sold in unbranded packs, a measure experts claim would deter young people from smoking. Continue reading... The Guardian

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