Pre-Post cruise stays in UK better in 2007

[Hondu]

Smoking ban in all pubs and clubs

 

Ministers have argued about the extent of a ban

MPs have voted by a huge margin to ban smoking from all pubs and private members' clubs in England.

 

Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt said the change, expected to take effect in summer 2007, would "save thousands of people's lives".

 

Ministers gave a free vote amid fears Labour MPs could rebel against plans to exempt clubs and pubs not serving food.

 

The Commons decided by a margin of 200 to impose a ban on smoking in all enclosed public spaces.

 

Cabinet votes

 

The Cabinet was split on how far restrictions - set out in the Health Bill - should go, with Conservatives calling government policy a "shambles".

 

Prime Minister Tony Blair, Chancellor Gordon Brown and Home Secretary Charles Clarke all voted for a blanket ban.

 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/4709258.stm

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As the trend spreads, cruising Europe will be more enticing.

[Andym]

Interesting thought to go with this, Will cruise ships in British waters be 'public spaces' ?