Remarkable report in The Sun today.
I'm in meetings most of the day so haven't got time to comment but if the Government includes plain packaging in the Queen's Speech this morning I'll be astounded.
The result of The Sun investigation is extraordinary and the paper's report - published over two pages - includes some amazing quotes.
According to one Indonesian counterfeiter, "We can make [plain packs] cheaper but sell for the same price."
Mocking David Cameron, he added: "Plain packaging ... I support the UK Government!"
You couldn't make it up.
As we've been saying for a long, long time, any rush to regulation without proper consideration of all possible consequences would be hugely irresponsible.
Full report here: Sun smokes out Mr Cig - investigation shows criminal gangs will net a fortune from plain packs.
Update: No reference to plain packaging in Queen's Speech. No reason why it should have been - it doesn't need primary legislation to be implemented - but inclusion would have been a further signal of intent, which is why Labour wanted it in.