Film sparks tobacco ad ban row
A CHARITY based in Edinburgh has accused tobacco companies of attempting to water down Scottish Government plans to reduce smoking.
ASH hit out after the Tobacco Retailers Alliance launched a film highlighting the impact a ban on advertising cigarettes would have on local businesses. It said that the only people attempting to thwart Holyrood's Tobacco Bill – which would ban promotional displays and strengthen punishments on irresponsible vendors – were those with a financial interest.
Chief executive Sheila Duffy said: "The TRA, which is backed and funded by the tobacco industry, is seeking to weaken the Scottish Government's Tobacco Bill.
"The tobacco industry is obviously desperate to keep promotional displays."
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