The Government's commitment to look at introducing a ban on sales of gas lighter refills to anyone under the age of 16 can only be a step in the right direction.

This is an excellent opportunity for the people of Croydon to have their say in the fight to stamp out solvent and volatile substance abuse.

Join our fight now. Write to us urging the Government to take action and we will ensure all your letters are passed on.

Write to: Guardian Solvent Abuse Campaign, Guardian House, Sandiford Road, Sutton, SM3 9RN.

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