§ Mr. Peter GriffithsTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what facilities are provided and arrangements made for the well-being and comfort of staff who(a) smoke and (b) do not wish to be affected by smoking at (i) the work-station and (ii) rest, recreation and refreshment facilities at Ashdown house, 123 Victoria street, London. [21913]
§ Mr. Ian TaylorThis Department's policy is to ban smoking in general office areas. Smoking is allowed only in designated smoking rooms and areas. Smoking is not permitted in the staff restaurant at Ashdown house during the luncheon period. Smoking is permitted in a separate area at other times.
A copy of my Department's current smoking policy is available in the House of Commons Library.