Naturally, it is a good thing for smoking in society to be reduced. This government, however, seems to have a ‘thing’ about smokers: Government ministers pursue them with fervour. If only these same government ministers were to pursue the case of the growth of Islam in the United Kingdom with the same fervour as they do smokers. – ©Mark
THE TELEGRAPH: Cigarettes will have to be 'sold under the counter' in moves to be announced by the Department of Health today.
Tobacco products will be barred from display in shops despite fears it could hit small stores during the economic downturn.
The new restrictions come after an extensive consultation on measures to reduce the number of children who take up smoking and helping those already addicted to quit.
But ministers will not go as far as recommending all cigarette packaging be plain with only the brand name and health warnings printed on them.
Sales from vending machines will also be restricted as research has shown children can buy cigarettes from them easily even though they are supposed to be in places where shops owners and pub landlords can supervise them.
Experts are keen to build on the success of the ban on smoking in public places, introduced in England in July 2007, and the increase in the legal age to buy tobacco to 18. >>> By Rebecca Smith, Medical Editor and Andrew Porter, Political Editor | December 8, 2008
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