HC Deb 03 July 1957 vol 572 cc119-20W
84. Mr. Blenkinsop

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what action he is now taking by appropriate regulations or general directions to prohibit smoking in single deck buses and in underground trains.

Mr. Watkinson

As my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Health explained in the statement he made on 27th June, the Government's policy is to make known the risks of smoking, leaving it to individuals to make up their own minds. It would therefore be inappropriate to introduce general prohibitions of this kind at present, but the position will be kept under review.