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The TMA represents the views of our member companies when communicating with the UK Government, regional and local authorities and other stakeholders on issues of shared interest and concern, including taxation, smuggling and youth access prevention.
Our members are British American Tobacco UK Ltd, Gallaher Ltd (a member of the JTI Group of companies) and Imperial Tobacco Ltd. Should you require further information or a more detailed briefing on any of the issues that impact on the tobacco industry, please contact us:
Policy & legislation
Position of the TMA on smoking related issues
Publications
Background information for academics & researchers
Smoking in cars
In private vehicles adults should be free to smoke, provided they do not light up or smoke in a way that would distract from safe driving.
Read MoreNext Generation Products
E-cigarettes and other next generation products offer existing adult smokers greater variety in the market..
Read MoreSmoking on screen and TV
TMA member companies do not take part in product placement activities, nor do they pay producers to use their product in films or television series.
Read MoreFACTS & FIGURES
12
£bn in Tobacco Tax Revenues (2015/16)
80
% tax on a typical pack of cigarettes
3
£bn Tobacco Tax Gap (2015/16)
60000
Jobs supported by the tobacco sector
