This petition was submitted during the 2010-2015 parliament
Rejected petition Repeal the smoking ban
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The smoking ban has led to a loss of business for bars and nightclubs and even specialist smoking clubs. Premises should be allowed to have smoking providing all entrances to establishments are signposted as Smoking allowed. There should also be smoking rooms at Hospitals, in Police cells and Interview rooms, and intercity trains should have at least one compartment for Smokers. Vending Machines not to be romved from licensed premises where the minimum age is 18.
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Please see petition "Amend the smoking ban".
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