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Briefing: Issue 13

Monday, July 21, 2008 Save & Share


The anniversary of England’s smoking ban and the Department of Health’s Future of Tobacco Control consultation are the main features of this issue of Briefing.

Last July saw the introduction of a ban on smoking in England’s pubs, clubs and bars. Since then pubs have been closing at a rate seven times great than the previous year and six out of ten pubs have been forced to shed staff.

The Department of Health’s consultation document seeks views on proposals to restrict tobacco product displays, ban vending machines and ban cigarette pack sizes of less than 20.
July 2008

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