The Gopvenrment is urging local authorities to use children to trap shopkeepers who sell cigarettes to under-16s.
The new initiative to curb under-age smoking is a joint project between the Department of Health and the Deartment of Trade and Industry. The DTI is responsible for local trading standards officers who police sales to under-age smokers.
Reports compiled by Diane Spencer with the help of the National Chilren’s Bureau
