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Proceeding contribution from Lynne Jones (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 29 November 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill on Health Bill.

Health Bill

On prisons, care homes and other places where people might reside involuntarily, the Bill provides for an exemption of such facilities from the ban. I accept that a total ban might not be in the best interests of prison officers, carers or residents, but does the hon. Gentleman accept that people who are in prisons or care homes, who might have mental health problems or learning difficulties, are among the most disadvantaged, and might also smoke heavily due to the regime that they are under and the boredom factor? What proposals has he to deal with those health inequalities?

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
440 c165 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Codes of practice Care homes Accountability Clubs Cannabis Competition Fraud Hospitals Fees and charges Environment Health hazards Drugs Exemptions Hygiene Infectious diseases Food Licensed premises Hospital beds Private sector NHS Medical treatments Patients Prisons Public places Pharmacy Prescription drugs Primary care trusts Public houses Ophthalmic services MRSA Working conditions Standards Sales Training Safety Testing Smoking Contract cleaning Appointments Commission
Legislation
Health Bill 2005-06
Link
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