Priti Patel MP, Witham

How Priti Patel voted on smoking bans.

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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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On 11 Feb 2015: Priti Patel 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: Priti Patel 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: Priti Patel was absent for a vote on Ban on Smoking in Private Vehicles Show vote
On 13 Oct 2010: Priti Patel voted to exempt pubs and private members clubs from the smoking ban where no food is being served. Show vote

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