HC Deb 28 November 1967 vol 755 cc64-5W
93. Dr. David Kerr

asked the Minister of Health whether he will seek powers to enable him to offer to local authorities imposing a ban on smoking as a condition of licensing cinemas, theatres, and other public places of entertainment, a guarantee against the costs of any subsequent litigation by the interests affected.

Mr. K. Robinson

No. I understand that it is doubtful whether such a ban could properly be imposed as a condition of licence.

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