Adults who want to become foster and adoptive parents in South Lanarkshire in England will now be asked to sign a no smoking pledge. Current foster and adoptive parents will also be asked to quit smoking.

"Council leader Eddie McAvoy said : 'The council is committed to promoting the health and welfare of children and young people.' He added: 'The policy will result in better protection for vulnerable children and young people.'"

In 2007, the British Agencies of Adoption and Fostering (BAAF) recommended that children under five not be placed in homes with smokers. The South Lanarkshire policy is a response to that recommendation. Source: BBC

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