Charity asks youngsters to light up smoking talks
AN ANTI-SMOKING charity is to target young people in a bid to get them involved with government debate.
Edinburgh-based ASH wants youngsters to have their views considered by the Scottish Government as it processes its Tobacco Bill.
It has published a range of material particularly for teenagers, as well as creating a specific page on its website.
Chief executive Sheila Duffy said: "ASH Scotland has been very active in trying to help young people voice their views on the Tobacco Bill. We want their opinions to become part of the national debate.
"I hope that by providing these materials we can get young people talking – whether in their youth groups or at home.
"I am keen that young people think about and debate the issues around the Bill, reduce teenage smoking, and what measures they would like to see policy-makers take forward."
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