Lord Morris of Aberavonasked Her Majesty's Government: Further to the answer by the Lord Warner on 1 December (HL Deb, cols. 98–100) concerning healthcare in Wales being a devolved matter, whether primary legislation has been passed permitting the Welsh Assembly to legislate against smoking in public places in Wales.[HL214]
§ Lord Evans of Temple GuitingNo. However, the Assembly has responsibility for health promotion in Wales, and therefore has powers to promote smoke-free public places. The Assembly is developing guidance and initiatives to encourage such developments by voluntary means.