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  • 3 months ago
The Attorney General told the Senate today that while the Orders to amend the amendments to the Excise Duties on Tobacco Products and Alcoholic Beverages are meant to raise revenue, they are also meant to encourage people not to smoke and to drink less alcohol.

The AG spoke on the matter in response to points made by the Opposition on Wednesday.
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00:00He said that the orders are designed to encourage ordinary people in Trinidad and Tobago to be healthier, in part, at least in part.
00:15Yes, they are designed to raise revenue, but also they are designed to encourage people not to smoke.
00:30And perhaps not to drink in excess.
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