Member

I agree enthusiastically that the creative industry is certainly a significant part of the UK’s economy. We have to balance a range of priorities between protecting the most vulnerable and ensuring that businesses are not financially impacted. The Bill aims to protect those most vulnerable to second-hand smoke. We are of the view that the relative harm is low from this exemption. Without this exemption, it just would not be possible for a film or TV show made in England to include an actor smoking indoors regardless of how integral this might be.