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Smoking Prohibition (National Health Service Premises) Bill

A Bill to prohibit smoking on National Health Service premises; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

21 March 2019

In Plain English

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This bill would ban smoking on all National Health Service premises, including hospitals, clinics and their grounds. It aims to create a smoke-free environment on NHS sites for patients, staff and visitors, with related provisions to support the rule.

Key Points

Prohibits smoking on National Health Service premises.
Applies to everyone on NHS premises, including patients, staff, visitors and contractors.
Originated in the House of Commons and is currently at the second reading stage in the Commons.
First reading in the Commons took place on 29 January 2019.

Progress

The bill has completed its first reading and is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.

Who is affected?

NHS staff (doctors, nurses and other employees)Patients and their visitors on NHS premisesContractors and other people present on NHS premises (e.g., vendors, volunteers)NHS organisations and trusts responsible for NHS premises

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Bill Stages

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29 Jan 2019

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Smoking Prohibition (National Health Service Premises)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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