By introducing comprehensive smoke free legislation the government would demonstrate that it is truly serious about addressing health inequalities.

We are utterly dismayed that the government has not listened.

This document confirms that support for comprehensive smoke-free legislation was overwhelming.

Alcohol consumption in Britain is rising rapidly. The recent rise in mouth cancer cases appears to be one of the unfortunate outcomes of excessive drinking in this country.

This is the most important advance in public health since Sir Richard Doll identified that smoking causes lung cancer 50 years ago. Today's vote will protect thousands of workers and save many lives.

We are utterly dismayed that the government has not listened to doctors, health charities and the public, all of whom have voiced overwhelming support for a smoke-free law without exemptions.

We are very saddened to hear of the death of Jack Wild. Jack was keen to use his experience to help people understand the disease and its risk factors.