Smoking ban is 'excessive and no need for legislation'

Smoking in cars with children is to be banned in England and Wales from next October, with drivers facing £50 fines.

The move aims to protect young people under 18 from second-hand smoke. Scotland is also considering a ban.

Simon Clark is the director of pro-smoking choice group, Forest.

Mr Clark said the ban was "excessive" as very few smokers still smoked in a car carrying children.