Doctors back driver smoking ban

smokingDoctors are calling for a ban on smoking in cars

Tougher legislation is needed to curb unhealthy behaviour, doctors say.

Delegates at the British Medical Association’s annual conference called for a ban on smoking in cars, and more action on alcohol pricing and promotion, such as an advertising ban.

The union accused ministers of being too close to industry by focusing excessively on voluntary agreements.

The government said there had to be a balance between legislation and partnership on improving public health.

During a series of debates about public health at the conference in Cardiff,

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