§ Dr. Glynasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether there are any areas utilised by patients in National Health Service hospitals in which there are no restrictions on smoking; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. WhitneyIt is for health authorities to establish their own policies about smoking in their hospitals. Guidance issued last year by the Department suggests that non-smoking should be normal practice on health service premises, but that if smoking areas are permitted they should be arranged so that non-smoking patients, staff and visitors can be assured a smoke-free environment.