Clause 138 - No-smoking signs in England

Part of Tobacco and Vapes Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 3:15 pm on 28 January 2025.

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Photo of Dr Caroline Johnson Dr Caroline Johnson Shadow Minister (Health and Social Care) 3:15, 28 January 2025

Clause 138 relates to no-smoking signs in England and amends section 6 of the Health Act 2006, setting out that whoever occupies or manages no-smoking premises must ensure that the relevant no-smoking signs are displayed in or near the premises—which is, of course, very sensible.

We talked earlier about the importance of people understanding what the law is and where they can and cannot smoke. The clause allows the Secretary of State to make regulations further to the no-smoking signs. That is sensible for outdoor spaces, but does the Minister have information on how the regulations will define the size and edges of those spaces, and on the cost to industry and local councils of providing signage?