Follow my lead on smoking ban to drive down vaping, former first minister says
Former first minister urges Scottish government to restrict vaping similar to the 2005 smoking ban.Summary
Former first minister Jack McConnell has urged the Scottish government to restrict the use of vapes, drawing a parallel to the smoking ban introduced by his government in 2005. In an article for the Enlighten think tank, he called for a ban on vapes indoors while strengthening protections for children and punishing those exploiting young people. McConnell argued that political parties must work together to reduce vaping rates, noting that vaping has surged in recent years, with children increasingly using nicotine products. He emphasized that "companies that profit most from increased sales of vapes use exploitative marketing to create a new addiction for this generation." Public health minister Maree Todd acknowledged the dangers of vaping and stated that the government is considering consulting on creating vape-free spaces using the Tobacco and Vapes Act powers.
(Source：The Scotsman)
