Ash urges the public support for sale ban
THE tobacco industry will try to "delay, dilute and damage" new measures aimed at curbing sales to young people, anti-smoking campaigners warned yesterday.
Ash Scotland said it was "inevitable" tobacco firms would continue to challenge proposed legislation from the Scottish Government, which includes a ban on tobacco shop displays.
Sheila Duffy, Ash Scotland's chief executive, spoke out as the organisation launched a new campaign to highlight public support for the measures.
Members of the public are being urged to write to stores giving their backing for proposals in the Tobacco and Primary Medical Services Bill.
Ms Duffy stressed the proposed laws would not stop retailers selling tobacco to adults.
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