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Proceeding contribution from Steve Webb (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 29 November 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill on Health Bill.

Health Bill

I had not considered that point, but I am glad that the hon. Gentleman is keeping in close contact with his local publicans, as ever. I have a further worry, which I have not really thought through, about the exemption’s link with alcohol policy. Given the extension of licensing hours—we do not necessarily need to be talking about 24-hour licensing—the situation for bar staff will get worse. If licensing hours are longer, they will be exposed to second-hand smoke for longer. The case for doing something about that, which is the case against an exemption, thus becomes more pressing.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
440 c177-8 
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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