TABLE 1
FROM:
A 'Multiple Lenses' Approach to Policy Change: The Case of Tobacco Policy in the UK
Paul Cairney
BACK TO ARTICLETable 1. Contrasting narratives of tobacco policy change
| Incremental narrative | Dominance narrative | |
|---|---|---|
| Post-war policy change (until the early 2000s) | Limited. Minimal changes mediated and exaggerated by the tobacco industry | |
| The tobacco policy network was relatively open to health and scientific interests | Significant, with gradual steps up to the 1970s accelerated from the 1980s | Closed and dominated by tobacco interests |
| Voluntary agreements on tobacco represent | A profound signal of intent, with legislation to follow if unsuccessful | The appearance of policy change without actual enforcement |
| The move from a Conservative to Labour government in 1997 | Represents a greater commitment to, and acceleration of, tobacco control | Demonstrates inertia and the difference between commitments made in opposition and actions when in government |
| Recent legislation represents | A logical progression, consistent with existing policies | A sea change in policy and a challenge to vested interests and inertia in government |
