Jump to full article: Eitb24.com (Euskal Irrati Telebista) (es), 2010-09-07
Intro: The Basque Governing Council gave the green light to the latest anti-smoking bill, meaning all bars and restaurants will be smoke-free as off 2011.
On Tuesday, the Basque Government will give its approval for a new law intended to ban smoking in all enclosed public spaces, such as bars and restaurants, EITB can reveal.
Parliament will also consider the addition of further clauses for banning smoking in vehicles where children are travelling as well as in public playgrounds.
With this new law, Euskadi will become the first 'smoke-free' community of the State.
The Basque Councilor for Employment and Social Affairs, Gemma Zabaleta revealed that the government expected widespread consensus regarding the new legislation, including from those within the catering industry with whom they will meet shortly.
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