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The broader OTP sector supports an estimated 794 jobs across the United Kingdom, including those in retail, distribution and other parts of the supply chain. For specialist tobacconists, handmade cigars alone account for up to 70% of their turnover. The sector as a whole contributes an estimated £307 million in gross turnover and ��93 million in tax revenues annually. These are certainly not trivial enough to be ignored by an impact assessment. Without these amendments, we can expect to see business closures, loss of employment and the erosion of this long-standing dedicated retail sector.