That amounts to 42,500 since the king’s speech announced legislation would be tabled to raise the age of sale from 18 by one year every year from 2027 onwards, making an annual total of 127,500.
Deborah Arnott, chief executive of Action on Smoking and Health, said, “It is shocking to realise that hundreds of young adults start smoking every day, risking a lifetime of addiction. Raising the age of sale is vital if we are to put an end to the dreadful toll of disease, disability and premature death caused by smoking. We urge the government to put the bill to parliament before the Easter break. Time is running out if the legislation is to pass before the general election.”
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