Tynwald follows duty increase in UK budget
Tynwald unanimously approved above-inflation rises in the price of tobacco this week.
The treasury minister, who brought the proposal to the court, said the amendments to the Tobacco Products Duty Act of 1986 were to bring Manx regulations in line with those in the UK.
Alf Cannan added that because of the Customs and Excise Agreement in place, we're obliged to follow the changes which were announced in the UK budget last month.
He told members more about the size of the rise:
Rapid bed review finds 'deep rooted behavioural and cultural issues' at Noble's Hospital
'Iconic' 250-year-old Ballaugh elm trees felled due to disease
Report published following rapid review of bed capacity at Noble’s Hospital
'Big discussions' to be had over whether Isle of Man follows UK-style social media ban