§ Lord Lairdasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they propose to undertake any new initiatives on the dangers to health of passive smoking. [HL3416]
§ Lord Hunt of Kings HeathThe Government will continue to monitor the available scientific data on this subject and will ensure that the appropriate information is included in the ongoing tobacco education campaign.
The continued development of initiatives such as the Public Places Charter in the licensed hospitality sector will also help to publicise the issues.
The Health and Safety Commission has consulted on the introduction of an Approved Code of Practice on smoking in the workplace and the Government are awaiting their advice.