Member

We have made it clear, however, as I said on an earlier group, that this would not be the right time to consult on extending smoke-free places to outdoor hospitality settings in England. That same principle applies to making pavement licences smoke-free. We need to balance a range of priorities between protecting the most vulnerable and ensuring that businesses are not financially impacted. The Bill goes further than ever before in aiming to protect those most vulnerable to second-hand smoke.