As part of the progressive development of an integrated programme to control smoking, my predecessor established last year a Consultative Committee on Smoking in the Workplace. The committee has recently submitted a report to me which sets out specific recommendations in relation to the control of smoking in the workplace. I am at present examining the report with a view to addressing the issue of smoking in the workplace. As soon as my examination is complete I will make a statement on the matter including the necessary measures to address the issues raised by the Deputy.