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Written question asked by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 June 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 June 2005. It was answered by Caroline Flint (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 July 2005 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Smoking

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) whether the Government have commissioned research on the likely effects of allowing smoking in pubs where food is not prepared;
Answer

We have launched a consultation on the smoke-free elements of the Health Improvement and Protection Bill. This includes proposals for offences and penalties. It also invites views on the proposals to exempt licensed premises, which do not prepare and serve food. We will be discussing the details of the proposals with key stakeholders during this time.A copy of the consultation paper is available in the Library.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
436 c365W; 7128
Session
2005-06
Related items
Smoking
Monday, 11 July 2005
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Smoking