http://www.tobacco.org/newsfeed/country/wales.rss Latest top tobacco news headlines en-us http://tobacco.ucsf.edu/bbc-lobbying-weaken-welsh-smokefree-regulations-yes-real http://tobacco.org/news/333570.html The Welsh Government has launched a consultation to amend the smokefree premises legislation to create an exemption that would allow allow performers to smoke in enclosed and partially enclosed spaces when filming for television or film. The moving force behind this is the BBC, which has lobbied the first minister in Wales, Carwyn Jones, to create this exemption claiming that productions have stayed in England where there is currently such an exemption in the smokefree regulations. Of all the crazy economic arguments I have heard for exposing people to secondhand smoke, this one takes the cake. Are we really to believe that the BBC has ignored the fact that it just opened a major new production center in Cardiff, Wales to take advantage of lower labor costs that exist in London just so they can favor actors generate secondhand smoke? I think not. Stanton Glantz blog raoul.walsh@newcastle.edu.au ( Submitted by sglantz on Thu, 2012-02-09 08:18 ) UK-Wales Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nwemail.co.uk/have-your-say/health-group-backs-welsh-ban-on-smoking-in-cars-1.922331?referrerPath=home http://tobacco.org/news/333522.html PUBLIC health bosses in Cumbria have reiterated their stance against smoking in cars after the Welsh government said it could consider an outright ban. STUB IT OUT: The Welsh Assembly is considering introducing a smoking ban in cars to protect children if a new voluntary campaign is not successful The Welsh Assembly this week launched a campaign aiming to protect children from the effects of second-hand smoke, with a view to bringing in a ban if it is not successful within the next three years. The drive is similar to action taken by health chiefs and Cumbria Tobacco Alliance last year. Posters reminding drivers about the dangers of smoking in cars were sent to every garage in the county. The Cumbria-wide campaign was launched last July, after a survey of 713 smokers and non-smokers in the county found overwhelming support for a ban. North-West Evening Mail UK-Wales Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.frenchtribune.com/teneur/129283-debates-car-anti-smoking-laws http://tobacco.org/news/333491.html As per recent reports, it has been revealed that Wales Health campaigners are laboring over persuading the massed for avoiding smoking when in cars, especially while there are kids on board. If it fails to work out, then there are possibilities that the Welsh Government will have to come up with some sort of anti-smoking laws for in-car travelers. In this regard, a Cumbria-wide crusade was instigated earlier during July 2011, which was reportedly inspired by reports reaped from a survey of more than 713 smokers as well as non-smokers from all over the region. During the course of the survey conducted to find out the public view on account of smoking ban, it was revealed that the concept of the ban got a fairly overwhelming shore up for the participants of the survey. In excess of 73% of particulates included in the survey claimed that they are in favor of the concept that Cumbria must come up with some sort of strategy for safeguarding adults less than 18 years of age from the negative and life-threatening consequences of smoking while in cars. On the other hand, in excess of 92% of the people expressed their consent on the point that kids have a right for not being forced into exposed with secondhand smoke while they are in enclosed spaces, such as those in the likes of malls, colleges and cars, of course. French Tribune UK-Wales Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2012/02/06/advertising-campaign-to-stop-people-smoking-in-cars-launched-today-91466-30274789/ http://tobacco.org/news/333427.html The first nationwide attempt to stop people smoking in cars carrying children will be launched today. The high-profile advertising campaign could be a precursor to a ban on smoking in cars if it fails to reduce the number of children exposed to secondhand smoke. First Minister Carwyn Jones today said the Welsh Government would not "shy away" from legislation if it's needed in three years' time. Parents will be encouraged to pledge not to smoke in cars when their children are present via a raft of hard-hitting adverts. Launching the Fresh Start Wales campaign today, Wales' chief medical officer Dr Tony Jewell, said: "Children are particularly at risk from second-hand smoke, especially in vehicles where a confined space means there is no respite from the harm of the toxic chemicals in cigarettes. WalesOnline UK-Wales Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2012/02/06/welsh-government-launches-shock-advertising-campaign-to-stop-parents-smoking-in-cars-with-children-91466-30271462/ http://tobacco.org/news/333343.html A HIGH-PROFILE campaign to encourage adults not to smoke in cars when children are present will be launched today in Wales. It could be followed by a ban on smoking in cars if it fails to reduce children's exposure to second-hand smoke within three years. Figures suggest one in five schoolchildren aged 11 to 16 say they were exposed to tobacco smoke the last time they travelled in a car. Funded by the Welsh Government, the campaign will ask parents to pledge not to smoke in their cars when their children are present. It follows a glut of evidence revealing the level of secondhand smoke in the confined space of a car can be extremely high. Launching Fresh Start Wales today, Wales' chief medical officer Dr Tony Jewell, said: "Children are particularly at risk from second-hand smoke, especially in vehicles where a confined space means there is no respite from the harm of the toxic chemicals in cigarettes. WalesOnline UK-Wales Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-16872587 http://tobacco.org/news/333340.html A campaign to stop people smoking in cars when children are travelling has been launched by the Welsh government. Fresh Start aims to protect youngsters from the effects of second-hand smoke in a confined space. An outright ban will be considered depending on the success of the three-year campaign. But Simon Clark from the lobby group Forest said a ban would be expensive and "a step too far and totally unnecessary". BBC Online UK-Wales Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.bbc.co.uk/ahistoryoftheworld/objects/H2t9t5OVQayg87egCKWFhg http://tobacco.org/news/333284.html Tobacco tins were very common among miners. Unable to smoke down the mines, due to obvious fire risks, the miners would instead chew 'twist' tobacco. 'Twist' is made from dark- fired leaf, which is then twisted or spun into a long lengths. It was the cheapest tobacco available. Chewing tobacco also prevented the miners mouths from drying out from breathing in the dust-laden air of the mine. BBC Online UK-Wales Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-16823954 http://tobacco.org/news/332998.html A ban on cigarette vending machine sales has come into force in Wales. It prompted a lively debate chaired by Felicity Evans on Good Morning Wales involving Carole Morgan-Jones, of Action on Smoking and Health (Ash) in Wales, and Simon Clark, director of the smoking group Forest. BBC Online UK-Wales Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2012/01/31/cigarette-vending-machine-ban-comes-into-force-in-wales-91466-30235758/ http://tobacco.org/news/332990.html A ban on selling cigarettes from vending machines will come into force in Wales today – five months behind England. Businesses caught selling cigarettes from these machines face a fine of up to £2,500. And they can be fined and even jailed if they retain vending patients which display any tobacco advertising. The ban on tobacco vending machines is designed to prevent children and teenagers from buying cigarettes. Health Minister Lesley Griffiths said a "disproportionate" number of under-age smokers use vending machines to fuel their habits. WalesOnline UK-Wales Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-16813794 http://tobacco.org/news/332965.html A ban on cigarette vending machines has come into force in Wales to make it harder for young people to buy tobacco. The Welsh government imposed the ban after it emerged 10% of regular smokers aged 11-15 in the UK said they bought cigarettes from the machines regularly. Welsh trading standards officials say over half of 145 attempted test purchases with young people resulted in under-age sales from vending machines. . . . The ban began in England in October but the Welsh government said at the time it could not meet that deadline due to legal challenges in England affecting timings in Wales. Cigarettes will no longer be sold in vending machines in Northern Ireland from 1 March. A similar proposal in Scotland has been put on hold, pending a legal challenge. BBC Online UK UK-Wales Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Cigarette-machine-ban-gets-backing/story-15086978-detail/story.html http://tobacco.org/news/332903.html A SWANSEA AM is backing a ban on cigarette machines. Julie James is reminding businesses in Swansea that a new law is introduced this week which bans the sale of cigarettes from vending machines. From tomorrow it will be illegal. In addition, while the machines can remain on site, all tobacco advertisements on them need to be removed or covered up so that they are no longer visible. This is South Wales UK-Wales Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/story-15038673-detail/story.html http://tobacco.org/news/332640.html THERE is one week to go until a new law is introduced banning the sale of cigarettes from vending machines. The move is part of the Welsh Government's efforts to safeguard young people and children from the harmful effects of smoking. This is South Wales UK-Wales Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-16406518 http://tobacco.org/news/331660.html Smokers who light up outside three hospitals in north Wales will trigger an alarm and loudspeaker message telling them to stop. The warnings have been installed at the main entrances and maternity units of Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, Glan Clwyd in Bodelwyddan and Wrexham Maelor. Even lighting a match will set-off the bilingual message. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has taken the steps to create a smoke free environment. BBC Online UK-Wales Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.freepressseries.co.uk/news/9451860.Smoking_is_banned_in_the_grounds_of_Griffithstown_s_County_Hospital/ http://tobacco.org/news/331599.html SMOKING has now been banned in the grounds of the County Hospital at Griffithstown along with most other Gwent hospitals - with the exception of the Royal Gwent, St Woolos and Nevill Hall. The policy was already in force at the area's two newest hospitals, Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan at Ebbw Vale, and Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, near Ystrad Mynach. But from January 1 the ban has been extended to sites including Chepstow Community Hospital, the County Hospital, Monnow Vale at Monmouth, and a host of smaller health board-run premises. Free Press Series UK-Wales Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-16406518 http://tobacco.org/news/331522.html Smokers who light up outside three hospitals in north Wales will trigger an alarm and loudspeaker message telling them to stop. The warnings have been installed at the main entrances and maternity units of Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, Glan Clwyd in Bodelwyddan and Wrexham Maelor. Even lighting a match will set-off the bilingual message. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has taken the steps to create a smoke free environment. BBC Online UK-Wales Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT