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Smoking and Vaping Ban Proposed for Outdoor Areas in New Consultation
The consultation aims to protect children and vulnerable groups from second-hand smoke risks by banning smoking and vaping in playgrounds, near schools, hospitals, and cars with children.
- The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a 12-week public consultation, ending on May 8, to help shape the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. The consultation is a key step in the legislation's progress.
- Chief Medical Officer for England Professor Chris Whitty warned that second-hand smoke raises health risks, especially for children, pregnant women, and people with medical conditions, and measures aim to reduce harm.
- Individuals would be barred from smoking, vaping or using heated tobacco in children's playgrounds, near school gates, outside hospitals and in private vehicles carrying under-18s, with a minimum six-month implementation period.
- Business Minister Kate Dearden said the proposals protect families without burdening hospitality, stating `These are targeted proposals to protect children and families from second-hand smoke and vaping, without placing extra pressure on pubs, restaurants or the wider hospitality sector.`
- The consultation will seek views on boundaries, exemptions and public information, while vaping would stay allowed at some hospital sites and individuals could smoke or vape in private homes and outdoor spaces.
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