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The UK government tabled a new Tobacco and Vapes Bill in the House of Commons on Tuesday which aims to create a “smoke-free generation”, starting with a ban on smoking outside schools and hospitals in England.
The bill includes measures to phase out the sale of tobacco products across the UK to anyone aged 15 or younger this year, in an effort to "break the cycle of addiction and disadvantage". It will also restrict advertising and sponsorship of vapes, including a range of flavours, display and packaging of all types of vaping and nicotine products.
“This government is taking bold action to create the first smoke-free generation, clamp down on kids getting hooked on nicotine through vapes, and protect children and vulnerable people from the harms of second-hand smoke,” said UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
“This historic legislation will save thousands of lives and protect the NHS [National Health Service]. By building a healthy society, we will also help to build a healthy economy, with fewer people off work sick,” he said.
The UK government tabled a new Tobacco and Vapes Bill in the House of Commons on Tuesday which aims to create a “smoke-free generation”, starting with a ban on smoking outside schools and hospitals in England.
The bill includes measures to phase out the sale of tobacco products across the UK to anyone aged 15 or younger this year, in an effort to "break the cycle of addiction and disadvantage". It will also restrict advertising and sponsorship of vapes, including a range of flavours, display and packaging of all types of vaping and nicotine products.
“This government is taking bold action to create the first smoke-free generation, clamp down on kids getting hooked on nicotine through vapes, and protect children and vulnerable people from the harms of second-hand smoke,” said UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
“This historic legislation will save thousands of lives and protect the NHS [National Health Service]. By building a healthy society, we will also help to build a healthy economy, with fewer people off work sick,” he said.
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