Under the regulation-making powers in clause 10 of the Health Bill the Government intend to designate local authorities as the enforcement authorities for smoke-free legislation.
As set out in the “Choosing Health” White Paper, the Government have always committed to provide adequate funding for local authorities to undertake this work, in line with the “New Burdens Doctrine”. Discussions are currently taking place with stakeholders, including the Local Government Association, on the detail of arrangements for enforcement.