Written question asked by Laurence Robertson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 July 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 July 2006. It was answered by Caroline Flint (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 July 2006 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Smoking

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health when she expects to make regulations concerning the prohibition of smoking in enclosed public places; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: [holding answer 17 July 2006]: The Department published a consultation on proposed regulations to be made under part one, chapter one of the Health Bill titled ““Smoke-free premises and vehicles: Consultation on proposed regulations to be made under powers in the Health Bill”” on 17 July 2006. Copies of the consultation document are available in the Library, or on the Department’s website at: www.dh.gov.uk/consultations/liveconsultations.The ““Smoke-free premises and vehicles”” consultation will run between 17 July and 9 October 2006. Regulations will be laid after the consultation has ended and responses considered.

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