Anti-smoking group seeks support

Jul 7 2009

The tobacco industry will try to "delay, dilute and damage" new measures aimed at curbing sales to young people, anti-smoking campaigners have warned.

Leaders of Ash Scotland said it was "inevitable" that tobacco firms would continue to challenge proposed legislation from the Scottish Government, which includes a ban on tobacco displays in shops.

Sheila Duffy, ASH Scotland chief executive, spoke out as the organisation launched a new campaign to highlight public support for the measures.