Chief Medical Adviser says it is up to ministers to consider new policies as England strives to be smoke-free by 2030
The cigarette industry should be destroyed for the benefit of public health, Prof Sir Chris Whitty, the UK Government’s Chief Medical Adviser, has said.
Sir Chris, who is also Chief Medical Officer for England, warned that smokers face an appalling death and said ministers are currently considering whether to bring in new policies to limit smoking.
An independent review by Dr Javed Khan, published in June, recommended that the Government enacts measures to ensure England is smoke-free by 2030 – which could include stronger taxation and limiting further where people can light up.
However, the Government has not yet said which recommendations it will follow.