TMA's response to Northern Ireland's Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety’s (DHSSPS) Consultation on 'Strengthening Sanctions Against Retailers for Under-Age Sales of Tobacco Products’, December 2009. Download document....
Responding to the Secretary of State for Health’s announcement of further tobacco control measures, Christopher Ogden, Chief Executive of the TMA, said: “We welcome any new initiatives to crack down on the illicit trade in tobacco products, which undermines both public health policy and the legitimate...
On the eve of the debate and vote on the Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Bill, Christopher Ogden, Chief Executive of the Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association (TMA), commented: “This bill contains provisions that would implement a ban on the display of tobacco products...
Response to the consultation on the future of tobacco control Download document....
Commenting on the impact of the VAT hike on New Year's Day, Christopher Ogden, Chief Executive of the Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association (TMA), said: “Independent research[1]that was presented to the Treasury in October predicts that smuggling will increase by 15% and up to an additional £300 million...
Commenting on the Chancellor’s decision to signal the largest tax increase on tobacco products in ten years, Christopher Ogden, Chief Executive of the Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association (TMA), said: “When VAT was temporarily reduced in December 2008, tobacco and alcohol excise duties were increased to compensate, leaving...
This evening the House of Commons voted in favour of implementing a ban on the display of tobacco products at the point of sale. Christopher Ogden, Chief Executive of the Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association (TMA) [1], said: “This ban is unnecessary and unjustified. It is also...
Responding to the publication of the Scottish Health and Sport Committee’s Report on the Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Bill, Christopher Ogden, Chief Executive of the Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association (TMA), commented: “This bill contains provisions that would implement a ban on the...
In response to LACORS’ report on the issue of illegal tobacco sales, Christopher Ogden, Chief Executive of the Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association (TMA), said: “ The TMA completely agrees with the Government that children should not smoke and should be actively discouraged from doing so. The TMA...
On the second anniversary of the public place smoking ban in England on 1st July, the Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association (TMA) is calling on government to give priority consideration to small businesses in the planned review of the smoking ban provisions of the...