Abstract
The aim of this research was to discover if there was a conflict between public sector investment and public policy. Through research into 101 UK Local Government Pension Scheme I discovered a number of local authorities, whose statutory responsibility is the promotion of public health through such things as anti-smoking campaigns, were at the same time investing millions in international tobacco companies.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 6-6 |
| Journal | Independent on Sunday |
| Volume | 09 Nov |
| Publication status | Published - 9 Nov 2014 |
Bibliographical note
Impact: This was the first time an accurate figure had been given as to the total public sector pension investment in tobacco. As such the article and its research has become a reference point for campaigners and journalists worlwide looking into the tobacco industry Through collaboration with various other publications including Environmental Health News http://www.ehn-online.com/ this story was given wide public and professional circulation.Keywords
- Epidemiology and public health