Clause 3 - Exemptions

Part of Health Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 1:00 pm on 8 December 2005.

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Photo of Steve Webb Steve Webb Shadow Secretary of State for Health 1:00, 8 December 2005

Does the Minister accept that if we thought that the existing legislation provided enough protection, we would probably not be here now? Of course she can cite examples of where the existing legislation is being used, but they do rather have the character and feel of extreme cases. We want there to be much more comprehensive protection. Those who are now covered, with smoke-free workplaces, will benefit from that, but we are concerned about those who are not covered. That is what this group of amendments addresses. We all agree that the existing legislation is not strong enough.