Further to the answer to question S3W-37464 by Shona Robison on 11 November 2010, how the £2,500,000 allocated in 2010-11 to smoke-free law…

The monies for 2010-11, which are in local authorities'' baselines, allow local authorities to put in place support to enforce the smoke-free legislation and is specifically put towards the cost of enforcement officers who ensure compliance with the law. These officers are responsible for taking action against those managers and owners of premises, as well as individuals, who do not comply with the smoke-free legislation. However, the officers also offer support and assistance to businesses to ensure they comply with the legislation.
It is the responsibility of each local authority to allocate the resources available to it on the basis of local needs and priorities.