Written question asked by Julie Morgan (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2004 on behalf of the Wales Office.

Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what the legislative framework will be to enable the National Assembly for Wales to legislate for a ban on smoking in all workplaces and enclosed public places in Wales; and what the timescale will be for bringing forward such legislation.

Answer: Julie Morgan: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what the legislative framework will be to enable the National Assembly for Wales to legislate for a ban on smoking in all workplaces and enclosed public places in Wales; and what the timescale will be for bringing forward such legislation. [199329] Mr. Hain: The Government recognise that in taking forward the public health agenda on smoking in public places it will be important to provide a legislative framework to address plans in Wales in this respect. The Assembly has asked an all-party committee to consider the issue. That committee is expected to report in May.

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