Reid seeks balance on smoking, UK
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The UK Government is unlikely to introduce a total ban on public smoking as health secretary John Reid attempts to encourage a more voluntary based approach.
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Government plans to ban smoking in the majority of enclosed public spaces in England, ranging from offices to restaurants, within four years were labelled a &quot;bodge&quot; yesterday.
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Nov. 16, 2004 - Britain unveiled tough plans Tuesday to ban smoking in all workplaces and restaurants, as well as most pubs and bars, as part of a major push to improve the health of the nation.
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Scotland should press ahead with plans to ban smoking in public places, a conference in Edinburgh is to hear. Delegates from the European Medical Associations (EMA) will discuss tobacco control and the merits of public bans during the three-day event.
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The government plans to impose a sweeping public smoking ban across England and Wales within two years and will consider curbs on television advertising of &quot;junk food&quot; aimed at children.
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China's stability could be threatened if the government tried to curb smoking, a senior official said on Wednesday at a discussion of the annual meeting of parliament.
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SINGAPORE : The days of having a traditional pint and smoke may be numbered as public health specialists push for smoke-free pubs and clubs in Singapore.
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THE government is today expected to announce wide-ranging restrictions on smoking in public - but will stop short of a total ban. Health Secretary John Reid is due to unveil a blueprint for the nation&#39;s health
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Scotland will ban smoking in enclosed public places, First Minister Jack McConnell said, confirming an expected move to follow Ireland in enacting a sweeping ban.
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The health secretary is today expected to detail new restrictions on smokers in a move which could see smoking banned in the vast majority of pubs and all restaurants in England and Wales.
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The British Medical Association called on Scottish ministers to show &quot;political courage&quot; and ban smoking in public places.
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Health Secretary Alan Johnson hails England's smoking ban as a major step forward for public health.
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The British government plans to impose a  sweeping public smoking ban across England and Wales and will  consider curbs on television advertising of "junk food" aimed  at children.
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The Health Secretary, John Reid yesterday surprised medical organisations and the public by announcing a complete ban on smoking in almost all enclosed public places.
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There has been a 20% rise in people using stop smoking services but a top medic urges others to follow suit in 2008.
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MPs and peers today called on Health Secretary John Reid to outlaw smoking in public places after a fact-finding mission to Dublin.
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A ban on smoking in cafes and restaurants, and pubs that serve prepared food, is expected to head the list of policy initiatives in the Government&#39;s long awaited White Paper on Public Health.