§ Mr. AmosTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what provisions are being made in all the offices and other places under his Department's control for the convenience and comfort of non-smokers; and if he will make a statement on his Department's policy for non-smokers.
§ Mr. WakehamThe only premises for which my Department has prime responsibility are its headquarters at I Palace street, SW1. The policy there is that staff are asked to refrain from smoking in offices where there is a non-smoker; and that smoking is not allowed in most common areas of the building. The operation of these arrangements will be kept under review in consultation with staff.