Smoking in Public Places

HL Deb 11 July 2000 vol 615 cc22-3WA

Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they propose to ban smoking in public places. [HL3173]

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath

The Government have supported the licensed hospitality trade's Public Places Charter to increase the provision of non-smoking facilities in pubs, hotels and restaurants. The Health and Safety Commission has consulted on introducing an approved code of practice on smoking in the workplace.