Tobacco and Vapes Bill ASH Scotland Department Our Tobacco and Vapes Bill will protect the public, NHS and economy from the harms of smoking. We plan to: ban smoking outside schools, children's playgrounds and hospitals This government is taking action to protect people from the harms of smoking. , Smoking is the number one preventable cause of death, disability and ill health in the UK. , Todays reforms will phase BHF welcomes the introduction of 'landmark' Tobacco and Vapes Bill BHF Tobacco and Vapes Bill in Wales Bill Passed in the UK House of Lords OncoDaily