§ Lord Kilclooneyasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether there has been consultation with the Government of the Republic of Ireland about the prohibition of smoking in public houses and bars in Northern Ireland; and what plans there are to introduce such a prohibition. [HL5008]
§ Baroness AmosNo inter-governmental discussions have taken place about banning smoking in Northern Ireland although officials discuss areas of mutual interest, including tobacco control measures, through existing North/South channels. The Government have no plans to legislate in this area at present.