Socialist MSP Tommy Sheridan has given his support to a bill calling for tighter controls on sunbed salons.

A bill put forward by Labour Ken Macintosh MSP, which would require councils to license all salons, is now the subject of a consultation.

Mr Sheridan, who is famed for his bronze appearance and admits using sunbeds "once or twice a week", said the proposals would be a positive move.

A cancer charity said regulation could impact on future skin cancer rates.

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