Results 1-6 of 6 for smoking speaker:John Grogan
- Listed Sporting Events (28 Apr 2009)
John Grogan: ...increased participation brought about by funding from the satellite deal. Clearly, there must be a balance; no one would dispute that. None the less, there is doubt about some of the ECB figures; it seems to be a matter of smoke and mirrors. In a recent survey that asked south London youngsters what sport they would like to take up and see more facilities for, cricket came 21st. That...
- Pub Ownership (28 Apr 2009)
John Grogan: ..., which they believe is a proper view. I try to listen to all economic interests, including the Fair Pint campaign, pub companies and brewers, and then make up my own mind. On some issues, such as smoking and minimum pricing, my view is different from those of large sections of the industry. There are as many views of the tie in the all-party group as there are members. One vice-chairman...
- Orders of the Day — Health Bill: New Clause 5 — Smoke-free premises: exemptions (14 Feb 2006)
John Grogan: On health and safety grounds alone, we must face the reality of the situation. According to an American study, a non-smoking bar worker in a pub has a 20 times greater risk of developing cancer than a non-smoking bar worker in a non-smoking environment. We must be cognisant of that fact. I want to address the remarks made by the hon. Member for South Cambridgeshire (Mr. Lansley), in case I...
- Orders of the Day — Health Bill: New Clause 5 — Smoke-free premises: exemptions (14 Feb 2006)
John Grogan: We all know people who, having given up smoking, are tempted to start again every time that they go into a club or a pub. In Dublin and elsewhere in Ireland, the number of households with a smoker has decreased considerably since the ban was imposed. So I appeal to all Members to go the extra step and pass a historic public health measure that bans smoking in all workplaces. I appeal...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (14 Dec 2005)
John Grogan: Will the Prime Minister consider, as a well-deserved Christmas present to Labour Back Benchers, giving us a free vote on smoking, particularly as much of the pub and hospitality industry now supports a complete ban?
- Health and Education (24 May 2005)
John Grogan: ...that I see plenty of scope for debate about some of the detail. I would like to touch on a couple of aspects of the detail on education and health. First, I want to deal with the proposed partial smoking ban. As chairman of the all-party parliamentary beer group, I believe that the hospitality industry should now press for a total ban. I agree to some extent with the hon. Member for South...