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Should smoking be banned in cars?

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The BMA says one cigarette can kill a passenger in your car. Is that hysterical nonsense or the kick up the backside you need to stop smoking?

It is already banned in pubs, already banned in restaurants and now doctors are calling for smoking to be banned in cars even if the driver's travelling alone.

The British Medical Association says it exposes people to 23 times more toxins than a smoky bar.

Is it a step too far? Or, do smokers need protecting from themselves?

Official figures show youth unemployment has reached a record high of over a million.

1 in 5 youngsters are out of a job.

Is there a young person in your family looking for a job?

There is one expert today who says the answer is they should thoughen up!

Does that help? Are they right?

Are too many young people simply not employable or just lack the skills to sell themselves?

We hear your views and opinions.

3 hours

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Wed 16 Nov 2011 09:00

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  • Wed 16 Nov 2011 09:00