The prime minister recently announced plans to introduce a historic new law to stop children who turn 14 this year or younger from ever legally being sold cigarettes in England.
Neil O’Brien, the public health minister, and Professor Sir Chris Whitty, the chief medical officer for England, hosted a roundtable bringing together key stakeholders to discuss the details of the proposed legislation. They also discussed the challenges around youth vaping, and what can be done to prevent children from using vapes while also ensuring they remain available to adult smokers as a quit aid.
Neil said, “Smoking kills, and this government is committed to taking action to protect a generation of children from ever experiencing the harms associated with tobacco.
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