Public Places Charter

Total ban on smoking is the only safe option, say physicians

27-Nov-2003

Health experts slate trade smoking charter by Steve Hemsley The hospitality industry's voluntary code for tackling smoking in public places has been...

Smoking ban fears increase

28-May-2002

Licensees have been told to register their charter compliance on the national database - or risk a total smoking ban in the future.The government...

AIR hits out at manufacturers over smoking charter confusion

02-May-2002

Licensees are struggling to meet the industry's Public Places Charter on smoking because of mixed messages from ventilation and air-cleaner...

Industry groups hit back at GLA smoke claim

23-Apr-2002

The trade has hit back at claims that the trade's voluntary charter on smoking is ineffective.A statement issued by the Greater London Authority...

GLA attacks 'ineffective' smoke charter

11-Apr-2002

The Greater London Assembly (GLA) has slammed the trade's Public Places Charter on smoking for being "ineffective" and having standards that are "too...

Passive attack

20-Sep-2001

Despite the threat of a ban on smoking in pubs, the industry is optimistic that it is taking necessary steps avert any action. Phil Mellows...

Trade hits back at smoking criticism

06-Sep-2001

Pubs must raise awareness by advertising their no-smoking areasThe trade has defended claims that it is not doing enough to attract non-smokers after...

Non-smokers fare better in pubs than restaurants

14-Jun-2001

Pubs cater for non-smoking customers far better than restaurants, a survey by the Consumers' Association has revealed.Researchers for the association...