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New crackdown on cigarettes  

Jump to full article: The Scotsman (uk), 2009-06-11
Author: KATRINE BUSSEY

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ADULTS who buy cigarettes for children could be prosecuted under proposed new laws.

Shona Robison, the public health minister, told the parliament's health committee yesterday that she would consider introducing the measure.

Ms Robison was being questioned by MSPs on new laws proposed by the Scottish Government to curb sales of tobacco and cigarettes to young people. Nationalist MSP Michael Matheson said while it was illegal for an adult to buy alcohol and pass it to youngsters, there was no such provision for tobacco.

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