Ian Pearson

Former Labour MP for Dudley South

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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Ian Pearson generally voted against smoking bans

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Major votes

  • On 14 Feb 2006: Ian Pearson voted no on Health Bill — New Clause 5 — Smoke-free premises: exemptions — as amended Show vote
  • On 14 Apr 2003: Ian Pearson was absent for a vote on Smoking (Restaurants) Bill Show vote

Minor votes

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

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