Written question asked by Sammy Wilson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 October 2025. It was answered by Ashley Dalton (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 October 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Smoking: Northern Ireland
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department (a) sought and (b) received legal advice on the compatibility of the generational smoking ban proposed in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill with the Windsor Framework, particularly in relation to Northern Ireland's regulatory alignment obligations.
- Answer
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In preparation of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, the Government has considered all its domestic and international obligations. The Government does not disclose whether it has sought or received legal advice.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 81830
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Northern Ireland Smoking Windsor Framework
- Legislation
- Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2024-26
- Link
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- 2025-10-28 09:20:09 +0000
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