Published: January 12, 2006

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Lansley and Cameron differ on smoking ban

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John Reid and David Cameron will vote against a total ban on smoking in all pubs.

Patricia Hewitt and Andrew Lansley will likely be amongst a majority of MPs who vote for a full ban.

Votes from the Liberal (?) Democrats in favour of a ban will likely ensure that it is carried.

Andrew Lansley, Shadow Health Secretary, told The Times: “We now look forward to debating this issue freely in Parliament, and to a workable, fair and effective outcome which protects children, staff and the public from the clear dangers of second-hand tobacco smoke.”