Jeffrey M. Donaldson

DUP Chief Whip

DUP MP for Lagan Valley

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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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Jeffrey M. Donaldson voted a mixture of for and against smoking bans

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Major votes

  • On 11 Feb 2015: Jeffrey M. Donaldson was absent for a vote on Offence of Failing to Prevent Smoking In an Enclosed Vehicle in the Presence of Someone Under 18 Show vote
  • On 10 Feb 2014: Jeffrey M. Donaldson voted against a new law requiring private vehicles be smoke-free where a person under the age of 18 is present in the vehicle. Show vote
  • On 22 Jun 2011: Jeffrey M. Donaldson was absent for a vote on Ban on Smoking in Private Vehicles Show vote
  • On 13 Oct 2010: Jeffrey M. Donaldson voted to exempt pubs and private members clubs from the smoking ban where no food is being served. Show vote
  • On 14 Feb 2006: Jeffrey M. Donaldson voted yes on Health Bill — New Clause 5 — Smoke-free premises: exemptions — as amended Show vote
  • On 14 Apr 2003: Jeffrey M. Donaldson voted yes on Smoking (Restaurants) Bill Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 14 Feb 2006: Jeffrey M. Donaldson voted yes on Health Bill — New Clause 5 — Smoke-free premises: exemptions — consideration Show vote
  • On 14 Feb 2006: Jeffrey M. Donaldson voted yes on Health Bill — New Clause 5 — Smoke-free premises: exemptions — private clubs Show vote
  • On 14 Feb 2006: Jeffrey M. Donaldson voted yes on Health Bill — Schedule 8 — Minor and consequential amendments Show vote
  • On 18 Mar 2005: Jeffrey M. Donaldson was absent for a vote on Smoking in Public Places (Wales) Bill Show vote
  • On 29 Apr 2002: Jeffrey M. Donaldson was absent for a vote on Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Bill — Second Reading Show vote
  • On 4 May 1999: Jeffrey M. Donaldson was absent for a vote on Greater London Authority Bill — Enforcing no smoking signs in London taxis Show vote

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