Yn fy Natganiad Ysgrifenedig i’r Cabinet a gyhoeddwyd ar 24 Mehefin 2020, er fy mod yn awyddus i’r mesurau yn Neddf 2017 a Rheoliadau 2020 fod ar waith, esboniais fy mod yn deall bod eu llwyddiant yn dibynnu ar ymdrechion rhanddeiliaid allweddol. Mae swyddogion wedi cynnal cyfnod ymgysylltu â rhanddeiliaid i ddeall eu safbwyntiau ar gyflwyno gofynion y ddeddfwriaeth a’r hyn y byddai ei angen arnynt i gefnogi eu gweithredu. Rwy’n ddiolchgar i’r holl randdeiliaid a gymerodd ran yn y broses hon. Rwyf wedi fy nghalonogi hefyd gan y gefnogaeth a fynegwyd a’r safbwyntiau a roddwyd ynghylch sut y gellir manteisio i’r eithaf ar y mesurau. Yn seiliedig ar yr adborth hwn ac er mwyn rhoi amser digonol i randdeiliaid baratoi ar gyfer cyflwyno’r ddeddfwriaeth penderfynais ddod â’r drefn ddi-fwg newydd i rym ar 1 Mawrth 2021, yn amodol ar gytundeb y Senedd ar Reoliadau 2020. Mae fy swyddogion yn datblygu manylion y pecyn gweithredu, gan gynnwys dogfennau canllawiau, a byddant yn cydweithio’n agos â rhanddeiliaid yn ystod y broses hon. Os hoffai Aelodau neu randdeiliaid gael rhagor o wybodaeth am y broses hon neu ynghylch ei gweithredu, cysylltwch â:PolisiTybaco@llyw.cymru.
In my Cabinet Written Statement issued on 24 June 2020, I explained that whilst I am keen for the measures in the 2017 Act and 2020 Regulations to be in place, I understand their success relies on the efforts of key stakeholders. Officials have undertaken a period of engagement with stakeholders to understand their views on the introduction of the legislation’s requirements and what they would require to support implementation. I am grateful to all stakeholders that took part in this process. I am also encouraged by the support expressed and the views provided on how the benefits from the measures can be maximised. Based on this feedback, and to provide stakeholders with adequate time to prepare for the legislation’s introduction, I have decided to bring the new smoke-free regime into force on 1 March 2021, subject to the agreement of the Senedd to the 2020 Regulations. My officials are developing the details of the implementation package, including guidance documents, and will be working closely with stakeholders during this process. If Members or stakeholders would like further information on this process or around implementation, please contact:TobaccoPolicy@gov.wales.