Flashermac Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Cigarette vending machines and packets of 10 could be outlawed under government plans aimed at preventing children and young people smoking. The plans, which include banning branding and logos, apply to England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Similar plans have been unveiled in Scotland. Smokers' lobby group Forest said there was "no evidence" to show the plans would to cut smoking in young people. Meanwhile, a new TV advert campaign is targeting parents who smoke. The adverts warn that children of smokers are three times more likely to take up the habit than those of non-smokers. Under current pricing, a packet of 10 cigarettes cost about £3, compared to nearly £6 for 20. Last week the Scottish Government announced a range of proposals to restrict tobacco sales in Scotland - including a ban in shops from displaying cigarettes in "pride of place" on their shelves. On the latest consultation document, Public Health Minister Dawn Primarolo said it was vital to take away temptation from children. "Protecting children from smoking is a government priority and taking away temptation is one way to do this," she said. "If banning brightly coloured packets, removing cigarettes from display and removing the cheap option of a pack of 10 helps save lives, then that is what we should do, but we want to hear everyone's views first." More Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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