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Consultation on under-age sale of tobacco

  • Launch date:
    3 July 2006
  • Closing date:
    2 October 2006
  • Creator/s:
    Department of Health
  • Audience:
    Professionals
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown
  • Gateway number:
    Gateway ref: 6781

The purpose of this consultation is to invite views on:

  • changing the minimum age of sale for tobacco
  • sanctions against retailers for breaking the law

We would also welcome suggestions on any other measures that might help to reduce smoking among young people.

Gateway ref: 6781

Contact information

The deadline for responses to this consultation is 2 October 2006.

Please send responses by hard copy or e-mail to:

  • Contact:
    Age of Sale Consultation
  • Address:
    Health Improvement Directorate
    Department of Health, Room 712, Wellington House
    135-155 Waterloo Road
    London SE1 8UG
  • Email:

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