Monday, August 3, 2009

Term 3 week 6

Article:"Government acts to curb younger smokers"(pg A1 & A4 )

Q1. What are some measures by the government to curb smoking ?

MOH will be given special stop to sell tobacco product like tobacco gel or candy . Retailer who sell tobacco product to buyer in school uniform will lose it licences - including 1st offence - The current penalty is suspension of the licence for up to six months and for the person who sold the tobacco product , a fine of up to $10 000 .

Q2. How successful do you think these measures would be ?
support your answer with reasons.

It is not very successful even though a pack of cigarette has increase to almost $12 . There are a record of 2.17 billion sticks were sold last year .

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