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Wales could be the first part of the UK to ban the use of electronic cigarettes in enclosed public places.
Ministers say they are responding to concern that the devices - which can contain nicotine - normalise smoking and undermine the smoking ban.
A minimum alcohol price of 50p per unit is also proposed in a white paper of ideas for public health legislation.
Health Minister Mark Drakeford said the aim was to address some of the nation's major public health challenges.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-26837682
There was a report on tv the other day saying how they were being advertised as cool for the kids and attracting young people who were previously non-smokers. Personally, I think they should only be available on prescription to people who are finding it hard to quit, although they are not the best tool as they keep you addicted to nicotene.
Ministers say they are responding to concern that the devices - which can contain nicotine - normalise smoking and undermine the smoking ban.
A minimum alcohol price of 50p per unit is also proposed in a white paper of ideas for public health legislation.
Health Minister Mark Drakeford said the aim was to address some of the nation's major public health challenges.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-26837682
There was a report on tv the other day saying how they were being advertised as cool for the kids and attracting young people who were previously non-smokers. Personally, I think they should only be available on prescription to people who are finding it hard to quit, although they are not the best tool as they keep you addicted to nicotene.