HC Deb 25 November 1957 vol 578 c82W
65. Mr. Beswick

asked the Minister of Health what action has been taken by his Department following the recommendation of the chief medical officer of his Department that tobacco smoking should be prohibited in public transport and places of public entertainment.

Mr. R. Thompson

No such recommendation was made; questions about smoking in public transport or places of public entertainment would be for my right hon. Friends the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation and the Secretary of State for Home Affairs.