The government on Friday closed the door on the possibility that the recently passed anti-tobacco legislation would be reviewed prior to its impending enactment.
Following the passage of the landmark Tobacco Control Bill 2017 in the National Assembly, the Demerara Tobacco Company Limited (Demtoco) has called for the bill to be sent to a parliamentary select committee, although the Standing Orders only cater for bills to be sent to committee prior to passage. The Private Sector Commission has also endorsed the call.
But State Minister Joseph Harmon on Friday said the period for a review of the bill had already passed.
