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Intro: MPs have agreed further action to protect young people from the dangers of taking up smoking and to support smokers who are trying to quit.
At Report stage of the Health Bill in the Commons on Monday, MPs agreed the Government's proposals which mean that shops will no longer be allowed to promote tobacco in enticing multi-coloured displays. MPs also agreed to an amendment tabled by Ian McCartney MP to prohibit tobacco vending machines. The Government will take stock and consider how best to take this important policy forward.
Public Health Minister Gillian Merron said:
'Smoking continues to have a heavy impact on the health of our communities. Today's children could be tomorrow's smokers - these new plans will help to ensure they are not. Protecting young people from a lifetime of addiction and possible death and disease from smoking is crucial, as is supporting smokers who want to quit.
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