Smoke-free premises and vehicles
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The Health Bill that is currently before Parliament includes legislative provisions to make virtually all enclosed public places and workplaces smoke-free. If approved by Parliament, the Government plans to implement smoke-free legislation in summer 2007.
The medical and scientific evidence of the risks to health from exposure to secondhand smoke is well established. Through the Choosing Health White Paper, the Government set out a clear strategy to tackle smoking, as well as the effects of smoking on others. A key aspect of the strategy is to shift the balance significantly in favour of smoke-free places to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke.
Regulations to be made under powers in the Health Bill will set out the detail of how smoke-free legislation will be implemented, including plans for exemptions.
Contact information
The deadline for responses to this consultation is 9 October 2006.
Please send responses by hard copy or email to:
Smokefree Regulations Consultation
Health Improvement Directorate
Department of Health
Room 712, Wellington House
133 - 155 Waterloo Road
London SE1 8UG
