§ Mr. Rifkindasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what is his policy on the proposals in the report entitled "Smoking as a Fire Risk in Scottish Hospitals" made by the Scottish Committee of Action on Smoking and Health;
(2) what is his policy on the proposals in the report entitled "The Sale of Cigarettes in Scottish Hospitals" made by the Scottish Committee of Action on Smoking and Health;
(3) what is his policy on the proposals in the report entitled "Smoking in Scottish Hospitals" made by the Scottish Committee of Action on Smoking and Health.
§ Mr. Harry EwingGuidance on the restriction of smoking in hospitals was issued by the Scottish Home and Health Department in 1971. Consideration is being given to whether further guidance is necessary on the evidence on current practice provided by the three reports of the Scottish Committee of Action on Smoking and Health.