§ Lord Faulkner of Worcesterasked Her Majesty's Government:
What they consider to be the achievements thus far of the "no smoking in licensed premises" 117WA research project conducted by the South Staffordshire Health Authority; and whether they will (a) continue funding the project after 31 March; and (b) extend it to other parts of the country. [HL1136]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health (Lord Hunt of Kings Heath)The South Staffordshire Health Authority's project has provided useful data which will aid discussion on the provision of smoke-free areas in public places.
Decisions on funding and expansion of the study will form part of the future planning of the tobacco control strategy.