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Written question asked by Paul Girvan (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 2 May 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 May 2018. It was answered by Steve Brine (Conservative) on Monday, 14 May 2018 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Smoking

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to prohibit smoking on publicly owned property not covered by the Health Act 2006.

Answer

There are no plans to introduce further prohibitions of smoking on publicly-owned property not covered by the Health Act 2006. Smokefree policies have been successfully introduced across the Government estate through administrative means, without relying on a statutory ban.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
140864
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Smoking
Legislation
Health Act 2009
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk