HC Deb 04 December 1973 vol 865 c329W
46. Mr. Boyden

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will ban smoking in all the wards and catering areas of National Health Service hospitals.

Sir K. Joseph

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Halifax (Dr. Summerskill) on 25th October—[Vol. 861, c.625–6.] I do not propose to take further action at the present time.