Written questions

Smoking: Northern Ireland

Commons · Question 81831 · Tabled 14 Oct 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 23 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Sammy Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential enforcement challenges associated with implementing the proposed generational smoking ban in Northern Ireland.

Answer

Answered by Ashley Dalton, 23 Oct 2025

Measures in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill will strengthen enforcement and will help to ensure the successful implementation of the smoke-free generation policy. Age of sale restrictions for tobacco products are already in place in Northern Ireland, with enfo...