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The Welsh government is leading a campaign to stop smoking in car when children are travelling.
Depending on the outcome, the government will consider possible banning of the act after the three-year-campaign.
"Exposure to these chemicals puts children at risk from a range of conditions, including sudden infant death syndrome and asthma," says Dr Tony Jewell, chief medical officer for Wales.
"There is robust evidence that the level of toxic chemicals is very high in cars, even with a window open. The Fresh Start Wales campaign aims to make people aware that smoking in cars is dangerous for their passengers, particularly children."
Meanwhile, Mr. Clark of tobacco lobby group Forest disagrees that "that they're poisoning children" but supports the campaign.
Source: BBC News
Depending on the outcome, the government will consider possible banning of the act after the three-year-campaign.
"Exposure to these chemicals puts children at risk from a range of conditions, including sudden infant death syndrome and asthma," says Dr Tony Jewell, chief medical officer for Wales.
"There is robust evidence that the level of toxic chemicals is very high in cars, even with a window open. The Fresh Start Wales campaign aims to make people aware that smoking in cars is dangerous for their passengers, particularly children."
Meanwhile, Mr. Clark of tobacco lobby group Forest disagrees that "that they're poisoning children" but supports the campaign.
"I think it's important to encourage parents not to smoke in a car where small children are present out of consideration for the child if nothing else."
"We think that (the ban) would be a step too far and totally unnecessary," he added.Source: BBC News
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