Austin Mitchell

Former Labour MP for Great Grimsby

UK Parliament Profile

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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Austin Mitchell generally voted for smoking bans

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Major votes

  • On 11 Feb 2015: Austin Mitchell 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: Austin Mitchell 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. Show vote
  • On 22 Jun 2011: Austin Mitchell was absent for a vote on Ban on Smoking in Private Vehicles Show vote
  • On 13 Oct 2010: Austin Mitchell was absent for a vote on Public Houses and Private Members' Clubs (Smoking) Bill Show vote
  • On 14 Feb 2006: Austin Mitchell voted yes on Health Bill — New Clause 5 — Smoke-free premises: exemptions — as amended Show vote
  • On 14 Apr 2003: Austin Mitchell was absent for a vote on Smoking (Restaurants) Bill Show vote

Minor votes

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

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