§ Mr. AmosTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment 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. Chris Patten[holding answer 29 January 1990]: My Department's policy is to respond to the wishes of staff in developing policies on smoking in the offices and buildings which it administers and to prohibit smoking in places where it could be a safety hazard. With this in mind consultations are in hand to establish an agreement on the designation of "no smoking" areas within office buildings where this is wanted by staff and in individual offices where this is the choice of staff.