Smoking Phased Out
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Qwerty
Striker
Taxing unhealthy food is possible I assume.
Darlo1973
Striker
A combinations of that and some libertarians.
This will be one law from this Conservative government that Labour won't be repealing once in power and could be a sign of future health controls to come from Labour once in power.
First they keep taxing it more and more, then the ban comes next. We'll all be eating Solyent Green if these puritans keep getting their way...
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They're not going to live for ever though
42
Striker
And costs associated with being older then increase (pensions & social care)
Anybidy who legally smokes now will not be affected by this at all ..
It's targeting the current 15 year olds and younger.. surely that's a good thing.
It won't stop smoking amongst some young but it should reduce it.. that along with making it more expensive will see it diminish over a number of years
It's targeting the current 15 year olds and younger.. surely that's a good thing.
It won't stop smoking amongst some young but it should reduce it.. that along with making it more expensive will see it diminish over a number of years
superhans1
Central Defender
There already is a sugar tax
New figures show smoking costs billions more than tobacco taxes as consultation on creating a smokefree generation closes - ASH
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a campaigning public health charity that works to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco.
ash.org.uk
You're right that tax revenue is more than direct healthcare costs, looking at that. But smoking is still a massive net drain on the economy.
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Qwerty
Striker
Which is something we or they at the time will have to pay for. We could unban asbestos, lead paint, reverse the seat belt laws, stop research in cancer and heart disease.
All of those policies will get life expectancy down.
Hospital treatment is only a fraction of the cost though. I wonder how many working age people can't work due to health problems related to smoking.
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Can I just ask, those of you who have children, do you want them to grow up to be smokers? Do you actively hope they start smoking?
My eldest has the occasional roll up when out social ising. I'm disgusted by it and she knows myself and her mam's feelings about it .
Bright as a button but wtf is that about
Select coaches
Winger
Do any kids smoke now? They’re all vaping, assume they aren’t included in the ban?
No, tax fatties.There already is a sugar tax
New figures show smoking costs billions more than tobacco taxes as consultation on creating a smokefree generation closes - ASH
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a campaigning public health charity that works to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco.
You're right that tax revenue is more than direct healthcare costs, looking at that. But smoking is still a massive net drain on the economy.
Shack
Midfield
My son was the same. It turned into a habit and 15 year later he's still a smoker (vapes now and tobacco for smoking weed). Both me and the wife have never smoked and like you he knew how we felt about it. It's one of those situations where you can try too hard to steer them away and they rebel even more. I still don't think he wants to give up. He's intelligent but is stubborn and doesn't seem capable of looking to the future and how his health will be affected. His gran died from lung cancer but that had zero affect. It's ultimately their life and choice though. Not saying this will happen with your daughter mind!
PTR
Striker
On the surface, I agree. But will it simply create a new line of criminal supply? Never really a fan of banning things that people can do in their own time. I'm largely in favour of legalising most drugs - just no advertising, products must be safe and high quality, and highly taxed to cover the costs associated with it.
Not sure why tabs are any different tbh.
Not sure why tabs are any different tbh.
Dave Hosselhaff
Winger
It gives you a nice high for a couple of minutes. That's it really
John the Savage
Winger
Obesity and diabetes will dwarf smoking deaths.
They do, and there is so much to be done about that, but that is no reason to do nothing about smoking.
