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Proceeding contribution from Lord Young of Cookham (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 14 February 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Health Bill.


Health Bill

I will not, if the hon. Gentleman does not mind, because I want other people to get in. Finally, I want to make a point to my right hon. and hon. Friends who feel that there is something about being in the Conservative party that means that they should not vote for a ban. The Conservative party has a long history of taking public health seriously. Crash helmets were made compulsory for motor cyclists under a Conservative Government. Seat belts were made compulsory for rear passengers by a Conservative Government. A Conservative Government were in favour of putting fluoride in the water supply—


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
442 c1326 
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
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