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GB follows our smoke law lead 

ALMOST a decade after Guernsey raised the cigarette buying age to 18, much of Great Britain looks set to follow suit.

Guernsey Adolescent Smoke-free Project chairman Alun Williams praised the States for having the foresight to introduce the legislation back in 1997. He said it formed part of a package of measures to reduce instances of smoking in youngsters, including Gasp’s formation and its educational schemes in schools alongside wider social awareness.

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