asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the decision by certain mental hospitals to prevent sectioned patients from smoking, whether indoors or outdoors in the hospital grounds, is compatible with (a) the Human Rights Act 1998; and (b) the statement by Lord Bach on 1 March (Official Report, col. 1535) that it remains legal for adults to smoke if they choose to do so. [HL2670]

The High Court is considering the issue. It is the opinion of Health Ministers that smokefree legislation is compatible with the Human Rights Act 1998. The Statement of Lord Bach on 1 March does not relate to smoking in hospitals.

asked Her Majesty's Government:

To what extent smoking is permitted at Broadmoor Hospital and Rampton Hospital. [HL2671]

Details of the specific smoking policies in place at these hospitals are not available centrally as they are the responsibility of the relevant National Health Service trusts. The noble Lord is welcome to contact the relevant trust for details.