Sir Richard Thompson, president of the Royal College of Physicians, said:
I am delighted that the government has agreed to review the evidence for the introduction of standard packs, taking into account the experience from Australia, which introduced standard packs nearly a year ago.
In addition, I welcome the announcement that the government intends to amend the Children and Families Bill to allow for the introduction of standard packs in future. This is real progress and will help reduce children's exposure to tobacco branding, making the marketing of tobacco products less effective.