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Baroness Merron (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 20 May 2025

Debate

Healthy Life Expectancy

Contribution

I do feel that that would be wise, and we as a Government have already shown that trajectory. To give just one example, smoking remains the preventable killer in our country, and the landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill will deliver the ambition of a smoke-free UK. We will have a smoke-free generation and will gradually end the sale of tobacco products across the country. We have to break that cycle of addiction and disadvantage which is particularly focused on areas of greater disadvantage. As ever, the noble Lord speaks wise words.

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