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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 January 2025. It was answered by Jim McMahon (Labour) on Friday, 17 January 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Smoking: Public Places

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to page 99 of the English Devolution White Paper, CP 1218, whether councils will be able to ban smoking in public places under the new byelaw powers.

Answer

The government will work with councils to determine how byelaws should be made and whether byelaw making powers should be extended to Strategic Authorities, as set out in the English Devolution White Paper.

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will extend smoke-free designation to outdoor places including outside schools, children’s playgrounds and hospitals but not to outdoor hospitality settings or wider open spaces like beaches. The proposed reforms under the Bill will be subject to a full consultation, and we want to hear the views of people from across the country on this to ensure we get it right. As drafted, the Bill does not give any additional powers to local authorities.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
22648
Session
2024-26
Related items
Smoking: Public Places
Friday, 31 January 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Devolution Public places Smoking
Link
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