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Words 'Smoking Kills' could be printed on every cigarette

New rules to be announced in Parliament tomorrow could see the words Smoking Kills printed directly onto every cigarette, with huge fines and prison time for tobacco manufacturers who refuse. Lord George Young is to introduce a private members bill which could see the big red message become part of cigarette laws. Warnings would range from “Smoking kills” to “You don’t need me any more.” Lord Young, 79, said: “This is cost-free, popular and more effective than health warnings on packets. The Government could respond positively and I would be delighted if it did.” He first proposed the measure as a health minister under Margaret Thatcher, reports the Mirror, but the tobacco industry successfu... [Read more]

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