Bid to ban smoking in play areas
It's five years since smoking in enclosed spaces was banned in Wales. Today there are calls for Welsh local authorities to ban smoking in children's play areas.
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Five years since the smoking ban
On the fifth anniversary of smoke-free legislation, there are calls for Welsh local authorities to ban smoking in children's play areas.
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Call to ban smoking in playgrounds
It's five years since smoking in enclosed spaces was banned in Wales. Several more campaigns have followed, including one to discourage people smoking in cars with children. Today, an anti-smoking charity is urging a ban in children's play areas.
Elen de Lacy, Chief Executive of Ash Wales, explained further: "We're not talking about the whole park - just children's play areas", she said. "So how about not smoking in their space?"