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People understand damage of smoking - Quayle

Tuesday, 2 February 2016 19:20

Health Minister says people will obey new anti-smoking laws

The health minister believes people will obey new anti-smoking laws due to be brought in in the Isle of Man, subject to Tynwald approval.

The legislation covers the likes of shop displays, advertising, and also banning smoking in vehicles when a child under 16 years old is present.

Critics suggest the latter will be near impossible to police.

But Howard Quayle claims many will adhere to the new laws, as the dangers of second-hand smoke are clear:

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