Smoking Ban Moves Nearer As Councils Seek New Powers ; Borough Poised to Start Trial

Evening Standard - London › August 12, 2004

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A BAN on smokers lighting up in public places in London took a dramatic step forward today.

Councils are to ask Parliament for powers to outlaw smoking in workplaces, pubs and restaurants across the city - with Enfield poised for a trial next year. This would make it the first place in Britain to introduce a ban.

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Smoking Ban Moves Nearer As Councils Seek New Powers ; Borough Poised to Start Trial

There would be a referendum in each borough, and local authorities would be able to opt out if there was widespread opposition.

But Enfield hopes many other borough...

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