SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES

Early day motion 575, tabled 24 January 2005 by Lord Mann (Labour). Signed by 12 members.

That this House notes the result of the Bassetlaw ballot on smoking in public, carried out in co-operation with the Worksop Guardian; further notes the high response rate consequent on the presence of ballot boxes in pubs, clubs, cafes, newsagents and public places; further notes that 64 per cent. of respondents were in favour of a total ban, 17 per cent. were in favour of smoke-free zones and 19 per cent. were against any ban; recognises that results from ballot boxes located in pubs indicated that 56 per cent. were against any form of ban; and urges the Government to take note of this public consultation.

Signatures by party: Labour 11, Liberal Democrat 1.