EDM 406
REVIEW OF SMOKING BAN IN PUBS AND CLUBSIt seems that at least some of the members of the coalition parties are taking the idea of reviewing laws passed by the previous government seriously unlike their party leaders.
Binley, Brian
That this House calls on the Government to conduct a thorough review, supported by consultation with all parties and affected business sectors, on the impact the smoking ban has had on public houses and private members' clubs; notes that any review should consider a balanced and proportionate amendment to the legislation, which allows for segregated smoking rooms or areas within pubs, bars and clubs provided that effective smoke extraction systems of an authorised standard are installed, enabling smokers to be accommodated in comfort indoors without impacting on non-smokers and staff, whilst reducing intrusive noise to any who live close to such establishments, thus helping to safeguard the future of many in the licensed trade; and further notes that any changes to the smoking ban legislation thereafter should be made on the basis of evidence, fairness and proportionality, recognising the importance of such institutions to the nation's social life and community wellbeing.
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At least Mr. Binley did not include "stakeholders" in those who should be consulted.
Good luck to his EDM but the very best that we can hope for might be licensed 'smoking joints', somewhat like Hollands hash cafes.
EDM 406
Absolutely no chance at all ,as long as we have the current crop
of pansified anti ban campaigns.
Most of the MPs wont be interested in this issue untill they get an occasional slap around the head.
Lets not forget the pro ban MPs
secret weapon, the yellow livered,
cringing landlords petrified of
even running a petition in case
he might upset the watchers.
Slippers off
Boots on.
I shall go to bed dreaming happy dreams - then wake up knowing there's more chance of the NHS handing out free fags ;)
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