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Briefing: Issue 13

admin — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:47:10 +0000

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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Briefing: Issue 12

admin — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:56:38 +0000

Tobacco smuggling and some of the measures being taken to tackle it are featured in the latest edition of Briefing.

These include the implementation of a covert security feature on cigarette packs and ‘Jake’ a police sniffer dog trained to detect illicit tobacco products hidden by illegal street sellers in one area of North London.

Other topics covered include the recent change in the age from 16 to 18 relating to the sale of tobacco products and the Smokers Welcome website.
December 2007

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Briefing: Issue 11

admin — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 11:05:50 +0000

The eleventh issue of TMA’s Briefing looks at some of the effects of the Scottish smoking ban. A survey from the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has found that a third of its members have laid off staff following the ban and a loss of custom.

Also covered in this edition is the raising of the age of sale for tobacco from 16 to 18 which will go ahead on 1 October this year.

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April 2007

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Briefing: Issue 10

admin — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 11:10:31 +0000

The tenth issue of TMA’s Briefing looks ahead to the Chancellor’s Budget expected in March. It warns against large tax increases which will only drive up the level of smuggling, crossborder shopping and bootlegging which, according to HM Revenue & Customs, has lost revenue of somewhere between £14 billion and £23.5 billion since 2000/1.

Also covered in this edition is the issue of Lower Ignition Propensity (LIP) cigarettes. We argue that it is only through work with UK and EU Governments that a solution, based on sound science, can be found.

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January 2007

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Briefing: Issue 9

admin — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 11:17:22 +0000

The ninth issue of TMA’s Briefing publication gives an update on the progress of forthcoming smoking bans in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It highlights the need for the hospitality sector to make plans to accommodate smokers who remain a large part of their customer base.

Also covered in this edition is the launch, in conjuction with the Tobacco Alliance, of a new anti-smuggling poster.

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October 2006

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Briefing: Issue 8

admin — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 11:22:00 +0000

The Government’s White Paper “Choosing Health” is examined in this edition, in particular the plans to limit smoking in restaurants and some pubs. The TMA points out that the public do not want outright bans and hopes that the consultation period will see more practical and workable solutions emerge.
December 2004

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Briefing: Issue 7

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2004 11:29:13 +0000

The bans on smoking in Ireland and New York have attracted much attention in the media. This edition of Briefing looks at the impact the bans have had on business and trade.
September 2004

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Briefing: Issue 6

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2004 11:35:17 +0000

Illegal traders selling smuggled cigarettes in the shadow of Parliament featured on the cover of this issue. There was also a report on the TMA’s pre-Budget meeting with the Economic Secretary to the Treasury during which he was told that tax cuts on tobacco were the only way to reduce the level of smuggling.
March 2004

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Briefing: Issue 5

admin — Fri, 21 Nov 2003 11:40:15 +0000

The edition of Briefing presented the findings of research commissioned by the TMA on the public’s view on smoking in public places. A survey of 2,000 adults across Great Britain found that there was little support for an outright ban on smoking in pubs and restaurants.
November 2003

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Briefing: Issue 4

admin — Fri, 11 Jul 2003 13:25:20 +0000

Smoking in public places and the prevention of smoking among young people were examined in this issue of Briefing. In particular the TMA’s support of Atmosphere Improves Results (AIR) and CitizenCard.
July 2003

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