Smoking in Public Spaces Report

Smoking in Public Spaces Report PDFSmoking in Public Spaces Report RTF

This is the London Assembly's report on smoking in public places. The Investigative Committee examined the scientific research on the damage to health from passive smoking and the particular vulnerability of children. The report finds that there has been relatively little research into the effects of short term exposure to passive smoke, for example people who visit a smoky pub or restaurant a couple of times per week. A need for more public education on the risks of passive smoking is also identified. The report looks at the availability of non-smoking areas in public places such as trains, buses, taxis, pubs and restaurants, and argues for the provision of more smoke free areas. The report makes detailed recommendations to the Government, the Mayor, the London Health Observatory, the London Health Commission, the Strategic Rail Authority and the hospitality industry.