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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 April 2025. It was answered by Jim McMahon (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 April 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Electronic Cigarettes and Smoking: Byelaws

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 2 April 2025 to Question 41466 on Electronic Cigarettes and Smoking: Byelaws, what her policy is on requests from local authorities to try to ban (a) smoking and (b) vaping in or adjacent to licenced premises through byelaws.

Answer

The Department has not issued guidance on whether byelaws may be used to prohibit (a) smoking or (b) vaping in or around licensed premises. It is for local authorities to ensure that any byelaws they propose are appropriate, enforceable, and consistent with relevant legislation and national policy.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
45693
Session
2024-26
Related items
Electronic Cigarettes and Smoking: Byelaws
Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Byelaws Smoking Electronic cigarettes
Link
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