Smoking Bans
Over the years there have been votes in Parliament on banning smoking in restaurants, public buildings, pubs, and in cars with children present.
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Diane Abbott generally voted for smoking bans
TheyWorkForYou has automatically calculated this MP’s stance based on all
of their votes on the topic. You can browse the source
data on PublicWhip.org.uk.
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On 4 May 1999:
Diane Abbott voted no on Greater London Authority Bill — Enforcing no smoking signs in London taxis
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On 29 Apr 2002:
Diane Abbott voted no on Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Bill — Second Reading
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On 14 Apr 2003:
Diane Abbott was absent for a vote on Smoking (Restaurants) Bill
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On 18 Mar 2005:
Diane Abbott was absent for a vote on Smoking in Public Places (Wales) Bill
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On 14 Feb 2006:
Diane Abbott voted yes on Health Bill — New Clause 5 — Smoke-free premises: exemptions — consideration
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On 14 Feb 2006:
Diane Abbott voted yes on Health Bill — New Clause 5 — Smoke-free premises: exemptions — private clubs
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On 14 Feb 2006:
Diane Abbott voted yes on Health Bill — New Clause 5 — Smoke-free premises: exemptions — as amended
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On 14 Feb 2006:
Diane Abbott voted yes on Health Bill — Schedule 8 — Minor and consequential amendments
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On 13 Oct 2010:
Diane Abbott voted not to relax the smoking ban and allow smoking in pubs and private members clubs where no food is being served.
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On 22 Jun 2011:
Diane Abbott was absent for a vote on Ban on Smoking in Private Vehicles
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On 10 Feb 2014:
Diane Abbott voted in favour of a new law requiring private vehicles be smoke-free where a person under the age of 18 is present in the vehicle.
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On 11 Feb 2015:
Diane Abbott voted to make it an offence to for someone in charge of an enclosed vehicle to fail to prevent smoking within it if someone under 18 is present.
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