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Doctors group opposes plans to ban e-cigarettes in public places

The Royal College of Physicians in Wales says it does not support a ban on e-cigarettes in public places, as proposed by the Welsh Government. Doctors say the devices could lead to significant falls in smoking and prevent deaths.

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RCP: 'E-cigarettes are way out of smoking for so many'

Professor John Britton, chair of the Royal College of Physicians' Tobacco Advisory Group, said the doctors group disagrees with the Welsh Government's plans to ban e-cigarettes from enclosed public spaces "simply because electronic cigarettes are the way out of smoking for so many smokers."

He said "it's inappropriate to use tobacco legislation" for the vapour devices.

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