A Bill to amend the Health Act 2006 to make provision for a ban on smoking in private vehicles where there are children present.
House of Lords
4 March 2013
This Bill would amend the Health Act 2006 to ban smoking in private vehicles when children are present. It aims to reduce children’s exposure to second-hand smoke by making it illegal to smoke in cars carrying minors. The bill originated in the House of Lords and is now being considered in the House of Commons at its 2nd reading.
The Bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it passes this stage, it will move to committee and then be considered by the Lords again after Commons approval.
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The Bill was not moved for debate on 1 March 2013. The order to read the Bill a second time lapsed. There is no indication when the Bill will progress further.
The Bill was presented to the House of Commons on 3 September 2012.
If you require any further information about the Bill then please contact the sponsor Alex Cunningham or Lord Ribeiro.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
