Tobacco ban receives support from health charities and politicians

The bill, which completed the Committee Stage in the last parliament, will introduce the phased-out sale of tobacco for the next generation and grant the government further powers to regulate vapes.

Nick Hopkinson, chair of ASH, said, “This bill starts the journey towards creating a country where young people will never start smoking and can live their lives free from the premature disability and death caused by the tobacco industry. The UK is going to continue to lead the world in tobacco legislation.

“We welcome inclusion of powers to extend smokefree legislation to outdoor places in the bill. It is important to have the debate about how we will protect children and vulnerable people from the harms of second-hand smoke. We will fully respond to any consultation and encourage the public to communicate their support for protection from second-hand smoke.