Labour attempts to ban smoking in cars carrying a child

Smoking in cars with children could be banned after Lords vote

Smoking in cars carrying children could be banned after peers defeated the Government on the issue by 222 votes to 197.

Labour will attempt to impose a ban on smoking in cars that are carrying children in England later today.

Labour peers will table an amendment to the Children and Families Bill going through the Lords.

The House of Lords will debate the amendment to the Children and Families Bill. Credit: PA

If passed, it will give police the power to issue any driver caught smoking with a child in the vehicle with a £60 fine.

However, ministers say education campaigns are a more effective way to discourage people than a £60 fine.

Last updated Wed 29 Jan 2014

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