Plain packets ruling a 'victory for public health'

This decision is a victory for public health, for common sense and for future generations who will as a result be protected from glitzy, colourful and misleading tobacco packaging.

The Government should be given due credit for being willing to listen to Parliament and to the experts and change its mind.

We understand the need for a review of the evidence and we are pleased that this will be carried out with the necessary speed to ensure that it reports early in the Spring.