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Smokefree England: Welcome to Smokefree England
The Health Act, passed by Parliament in 2006, will make virtually all enclosed public places and workplaces smokefree from 1 July 2006. In this series of video podcasts Sir Liam Donaldson, Chief Medical Officer, explores the many reasons why this landmark public health reform is both a positive and necessary move for England.
Sunday 1 July 2007
Welcome to Smokefree England
“Today England goes smokefree… The impact of the new smokefree law cannot be underestimated. It is one of the most significant public health reforms in England for decades…”
Sir Liam Donaldson looks forward to seeing the many health benefits the new Smokefree law will bring in England over the coming days, months and years ahead.
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