A member of the House of Lords who is trying to derail the generational ban on tobacco sales discussed the legislation with a family member who is “very high up” at British American Tobacco (BAT). “We have indeed discussed the tobacco and vapes bill, which he considers unnecessary as market forces are doing what the bill intends,” Strathcarron said. after newsletter promotion“While we support the UK government’s smoke-free ambition, we believe the generational smoking ban would increase the illicit market and incentive criminals,” the spokesperson said. He said he worked “closely” with lobby groups including Action on World Health, the Free Speech Union and Big Brother Watch. Action on World Health campaigns against the World Health Organization (WHO) and is staffed by former nicotine industry consultants, a previous investigation by the Guardian found.
