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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Lord Pickles voted a mixture of for and against smoking bans

TheyWorkForYou has automatically calculated this MP’s stance based on all of their votes on the topic. You can browse the source data on PublicWhip.org.uk.

Key votes about smoking bans:

  • On 11 Feb 2015: Lord Pickles 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: Lord Pickles 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: Lord Pickles was absent for a vote on Ban on Smoking in Private Vehicles Show vote
  • On 13 Oct 2010: Lord Pickles was absent for a vote on Public Houses and Private Members' Clubs (Smoking) Bill Show vote
  • On 14 Feb 2006: Lord Pickles was absent for a vote on Health Bill — New Clause 5 — Smoke-free premises: exemptions — consideration Show vote
  • On 14 Feb 2006: Lord Pickles was absent for a vote on Health Bill — New Clause 5 — Smoke-free premises: exemptions — private clubs Show vote
  • On 14 Feb 2006: Lord Pickles was absent for a vote on Health Bill — New Clause 5 — Smoke-free premises: exemptions — as amended Show vote
  • On 14 Feb 2006: Lord Pickles was absent for a vote on Health Bill — Schedule 8 — Minor and consequential amendments Show vote
  • On 18 Mar 2005: Lord Pickles was absent for a vote on Smoking in Public Places (Wales) Bill Show vote
  • On 14 Apr 2003: Lord Pickles was absent for a vote on Smoking (Restaurants) Bill Show vote
  • On 29 Apr 2002: Lord Pickles was absent for a vote on Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Bill — Second Reading Show vote
  • On 4 May 1999: Lord Pickles was absent for a vote on Greater London Authority Bill — Enforcing no smoking signs in London taxis Show vote

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