§ Mr. AmosTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) if he will make it his policy to ensure that every non-smoking employee in his Department has the right to work in a smoke-free area; and if he will make a statement;
161W(2) if he will make a statement on the progress in implementing a smoke-free policy throughout his Department.
§ Mr. David HuntThe Department has operated a no-smoking policy since 1989, with the aim of providing a smoke-free environment for the health and comfort of all staff. Smoking is restricted to designated areas and is prohibited in open-plan and other communal work areas. The policy is working well.