Friday, July 30, 2010

Smoking Ban Extension That Would Outlaw Lighting Up Outside Pubs Is Axed

MAIL ONLINE: Smokers will continue lighting up outside pubs and offices after ministers yesterday scrapped plans to extend the ban.

The last government had proposed enlarging ‘smoke-free’ zones to include the areas around building entrances, but this has been shelved.

Anne Milton, public health minister, said: ‘We have studied the smokefree legislation and decided not to proceed with the planned review.’ >>> Sophie Borland | Thursday, July 29, 2010