BBC: Smoking should be banned in cars carrying children, says England's public health minister.
Anna Soubry said her personal view was that it was justified on "child welfare" grounds.
Several health groups have called for the move, but it has been resisted so far by the government.
The prime minister has said while he supports the smoking ban in pubs and clubs, he is "more nervous" about legislating what happens in cars.
At the Local Government Association's annual public health conference, Ms Soubry said: "I would ban smoking in cars where children are present.
"I would do that for the protection of children. I believe in protecting children. I would see it as a child welfare issue. » | Nick Triggle | Health Correspondent | BBC News | Tuesday, February 26, 2013
