Jim Shannon

Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Human Rights)

DUP MP for Strangford

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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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Jim Shannon consistently voted for smoking bans

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Major votes

  • On 11 Feb 2015: Jim Shannon 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. Show vote
  • On 10 Feb 2014: Jim Shannon was absent for a vote on Children and Families Bill — Offence of Smoking in a Private Vehicle When A Person Under 18 is Present Show vote
  • On 22 Jun 2011: Jim Shannon voted for a ban on smoking in private vehicles where there are children present. Show vote
  • On 13 Oct 2010: Jim Shannon voted not to relax the smoking ban and allow smoking in pubs and private members clubs where no food is being served. Show vote

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