Response to Peter Hain, Secretary of State for Wales' statement on smoking in public places in Wales

The Stroke Association welcomes the announcement by Peter Hain, Welsh Secretary of State, that restrictions on smoking are likely to be introduced in Wales as a result of UK government legislation.

However, The Stroke Association believes any new legislation in Wales must include a mandatory ban on smoking in all public places - the only way to effectively reduce the health risks associated with smoking. Every year over 130,000 people in England and Wales have a stroke and a quarter of all of these strokes are linked to smoking.

If you would like any further information please contact The Media Team on 02920 521495 or press@stroke.org.uk

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