§ Lord Lairdasked Her Majesty's Government:
What plans they have to reduce (a) smoking in public places in Northern Ireland; (b) the number of pregnant women smoking; and (c) passive smoking involving young children. [HL1835]
§ Lord Williams of MostynThe Department; of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, in collaboration with other departments and agencies, is finalising a five-year Tobacco Action Plan which has been the subject of widespread consultation across Northern Ireland. The plan, which identifies pregnant women as one of three key target groups, also addresses smoking in public places and passive smoking in the context of action to protect non-smokers from tobacco smoke.
Following publication, an implementation group will be established to take forward the agreed action points.