Proceeding contribution from Lord Lansley (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 29 November 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill on Health Bill.
Health Bill
Yes, I am not disputing that. There is a balance to be struck between continuing to give smokers the right to choose and protecting everybody else from smoke. I have never pretended otherwise. However, I do not understand where the distinction in relation to food has come from. It will entrench smoking in many clubs and pubs in deprived areas, with no expectation of that ever changing. The Secretary of State said that things would improve over time, but what pressures will there be? When we enact legislation we introduce hard and fast distinctions, and I suspect that this will be one of those.
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- 2005-06
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- 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
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- Health Bill 2005-06
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