Smoking restricted in London

Title

Smoking restricted in London

Genre

Interview

TX Date

25 Jan 1979

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:03:26

Description

Smoking on public transport has been restricted to two cars only on trains, and to the top level of buses, due to public opinion polls. John Stansby, the head of London Transport, explains the reasoning behind the changes in policy.

Contributors

John Stansby

Keywords

Legislation; London Transport; Smoking; Public transport; Civil and political rights; Public opinion polls

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