To ask the Secretary of State for Health how much has been allocated for advertising the implementation of the smoking ban in (a) Wales, (b) England and (c) Northern Ireland; and if she will make a statement. (131989)

In May, the Department will begin a national and regional advertising campaign in England, targeted at businesses and the general public, to communicate the key aspects of smokefree legislation that will be implemented on 1 July 2007. A budget of £4.8 million has been allocated to the campaign in this financial year.

The implementation of smokefree legislation in Wales and Northern Ireland is a devolved matter.