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11/02/2014
MPs Vote For Smoking In Cars Ban
MPs have voted in favour of a ban on smoking in cars carrying children, saying that legislation could be introduced in 2015.
According to a report by the BBC, ministers have said they will act "sooner rather than later" with legislation potentially being introduced ahead of the next general election.
It is understood that the details of any legislation are still to be established.
MPs voted in favour of the possible ban by 376 votes to 107. It gives ministers in England and Wales the power to introduce a ban.
(MH/CD)
According to a report by the BBC, ministers have said they will act "sooner rather than later" with legislation potentially being introduced ahead of the next general election.
It is understood that the details of any legislation are still to be established.
MPs voted in favour of the possible ban by 376 votes to 107. It gives ministers in England and Wales the power to introduce a ban.
(MH/CD)
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