Examination of Witnesses

Part of Tobacco and Vapes Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 3:42 pm on 1 May 2024.

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Dr Branston:

Can I add that these are profit-seeking companies? They will do what they can to continue to make the profits that they are making. The profits are as addictive as the products that they make, so it is not in any way surprising to me that they design their products to be as appealing as possible to consumers, as well as being as addictive as possible to consumers.