Smoking: Public Places Debate
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(3 days, 22 hours ago)
Lords ChamberMy Lords, there is plenty of time. Let the noble Lord, Lord Geddes, speak first, but everyone can get in.
My Lords, I thank the Government Chief Whip most sincerely. I declare an interest as a member of the pipe and cigar smokers’ club, although I indulge in neither. When His Majesty’s Government come out with the details, will they make a full assessment of the effect of such a ban on the hospitality industry? It will have significant effects on employment, let alone the enjoyment of those who indulge. Does the Minister not agree that this is a case of the nanny state multiplied by an indefinite number?