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Tobacco and Vapes Bill would make it impossible for anyone aged 15 or under to buy cigarettes.
It would also give more powers to restrict vape flavours, displays and packaging.
In Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland , it is already an offence to smoke on NHS hospital grounds.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting said it was taking "bold action" to create a smoke-free generation.
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