British lawmakers are set to debate and vote on the government's proposed smoking ban aimed at preventing young people from taking up smoking. The bill, a significant policy initiative announced by the Conservative Prime Minister last year, seeks to make it illegal to sell tobacco products to individuals born after January 1, 2009.
The bill enjoys support from the opposition Labour Party and is expected to pass. However, there is dissent from some members of the ruling party who view the proposals as contrary to conservative principles.
