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Cigarette firms attack 'unwanted' tobacco displays ban

Source: The Scotsman

Glasgow : United Kingdom | 2 months ago

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Christopher Ogden, the chief executive of the Tobacco Manufacturers' Association, also claimed the display ban – put forward by the Scottish Government – could be exploited by organised crime. Holyrood's health and sport committee gave their backing to the move.

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