U.K. Puts Plain Tobacco Packaging Back on Agenda With Review
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The U.K. government reversed its position on plain cigarette packs for the second time in four months, announcing a review of how the policy is working abroad.
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said in July the government was postponing its plans to introduce plain packaging. Facing the prospect of defeat in the House of Lords over the issue, the government said today it had always intended to look again at the issue. Legislation paving the way for a ban on branding will be introduced.