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Tory backbenchers call for smoking ban review 16th July 2010
The smoking ban has a detrimental effect on pubs and clubs and should be reviewed, two Tory backbenchers said today.
Story here, where you can comment.
Tory backbenchers call for smoking ban review »
Expectant mothers to be given smoking breath tests25th June 2010
All pregnant women are to be put under pressure to take a breath test to check if they are telling the truth about smoking.
The 'intrusive' new guidance comes from NHS watchdog NICE and critics insist it is yet another example of nanny state meddling.
You can comment on this Daily Mail article and there is also a poll.
Expectant mothers to be given smoking breath tests »
Eased regulations on smoking in Bulgaria6th June 2010
A full smoking ban, adopted by the previous Bulgarian legislature, was abolished on June 4, only three days after it became law. Full story here, where you can comment.
Eased regulations on smoking in Bulgaria »
Tell us the laws that you want scrappe21st May 2010
The most radical redistribution of power from the state to the people for 200 years is to be made by the new coalition Government, Nick Clegg is to claim.
Now, where to begin?
Tell us the laws that you want scrappe »
Anti-Smoking Law Will Kill Off our High Streets2nd May 2010
The Sunday Express is launching a campaign to get the legislation banning the display of cigarettes shelved, and invites readers to have their say.
Anti-Smoking Law Will Kill Off our High Streets »
Smoking sign case is thrown out of court27th April 2010
A court case against a shop owner who was charged with refusing to display a 'No Smoking' sign outside his premises has been thrown out.
Speaking before the hearing, he said: ''I can't remember a time when people smoked in shops, so it's a like using a sledge hammer to crush a nut, and I thought it was about time someone stood up to it''.
You can comment.
Smoking sign case is thrown out of court »
Debate 201013th April 2010
From the Daily Telegraph, a section in which you can voice your opinions, including '' If a political party would promise you one thing, what would it be''. You can add your own opinions or vote an idea up or down.
Debate 2010 »
Does the British pub have a future?21st March 2010
The Government has unveiled measures to protect community pubs in an effort to stem nearly 40 closures a week. What is your reaction?
Does the British pub have a future? »
Smoking ban in hospitals is unrealistic14th March 2010
Health bosses have admitted that a total ban on smoking in hospitals is unenforceable, insensitive and unrealistic.
Managers at a number of Sussex hospitals are considering bringing back designated smoking areas because patients and visitors are ignoring the regulations by lighting up.
However, what many people do not realise is that the law does not prohibit open air smoking and therefore hospital trusts have never had the power to enforce such a policy in any event.
Smoking ban in hospitals is unrealistic »
Lies, damn lies and statistics25th February 2010
The smoking ban has not caused pubs to close, according to public health minister Gillian Merron MP.
Despite figures showing around 40 pubs a week are currently closing Merron said the ban was not a factor in this.
She went on to describe the smoking ban of 2007 as a “tremendous success” and said it had the support of 80 per cent of the public and that there has been a 95 per cent compliance rate with smoke free legislation.
Air your own opinion here.
Lies, damn lies and statistics »
Minister for Pubs appointed7th February 2010
MP John Healey has been appointed Minister for Pubs. ''Premier Gordon Brown gave Mr Healey the role - in which he will head a task force of five ministers - in addition to his position as housing and planning minister. His team will meet tomorrow to draw up their first pub survival blueprint, and he has said he wants to hold his next round-table talks in a boozer''.
Not one mention of the real cause of pub closures. Like to point it out? Comment here.
Minister for Pubs appointed »
No excuses31st January 2010
Story of a drinks only pub which has unfortunately become unviable since the introduction of the smoking ban. Just another casualty of the ban but for a change the article makes no excuses - it's nothing to do with cheap supermarket drink or the recession - it's The smoking Ban. Pure and simple. Just one more to add to over 3,000 others. Even non-smokers will soon find it difficult to find a pub open.
No excuses »
Now smoking in the home is blamed on bad weather11th January 2010
According to Smoke Free North West, freezing temperatures and icy surfaces are causing more smokers to stay indoors and smoke around other people. Yawn. What will they come up with next?
Now smoking in the home is blamed on bad weather »
The pubs that died after giving up smoking3rd January 2010
From the Telegraph - Vicki Woods still hopes the ban can be amended – even though she will no longer benefit herself. A lengthy debate which you can contribute to here.
The pubs that died after giving up smoking »
Landlords asking for support29th December 2009
Landlords across Gloucester have joined forces in a new battle to save the city's pubs. They are blaming price increases but most people who have commented seem to think otherwise - the general consensus being that they need to concentrate their efforts on getting the smoking ban amended and until publicans fight to get smokers back inside there will be many more closures. Have your own say here.
Landlords asking for support »
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