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I am determined that it will be finalised early in the new year. The bones of the new scheme have been discussed with the Minister for Justice, so he is familiar with the proposals and with the ombudsman.
The figures that I have for Norway indicate that a ban was introduced in 1975 and, although tobacco consumption rose and fell until 1989, the latest figures show that the present level of consumption is equal to the 1975 level, when the ban was introduced.
There is no doubt about that, because I have had occasion to visit it on several occasions. It is sad, however, that when I leave I think that some of the animals will not find homes and that some of their lives will be terminated.
Such a situation was always a possibility for anyone visiting a school who had a friendly face and was someone in whom children thought they could confide.