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Proceeding contribution from Lembit Opik (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 14 February 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Health Bill.


Health Bill

I would say that the hon. Gentleman has my full support, but that would probably be the kiss of death to his argument, and perhaps to his career. I suggest a middle way—a fourth way, perhaps—that has not been much discussed. Why do we focus on the process of smoking, rather than on the outcome of clean air? Does he agree that we should be willing to entertain the challenge of an indoor clean air Act and leave technology the challenge of finding a solution? A multimillion pound business such as smoking surely has the creativity and willingness to make the investment to find that solution, instead of our taking away people’s freedom of choice.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
442 c1308-9 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Children Codes of practice Care homes Clubs Age Hospitals Health hazards Exemptions Hygiene Infectious diseases Prisons Public places Pharmacy Public houses Ophthalmic services Passive smoking MRSA Working conditions Sales Young people Smoking
Legislation
Health Bill 2005-06
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk