HC Deb 01 July 1993 vol 227 cc573-4W
Mrs. Peacock

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what guidance he has issued to local authorities on the introduction of no-smoking policies in their workplaces and in places they own which are entered by members of the public; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Yeo

The Government's "Code of Practice on Smoking in Public Places", which provides practical guidance to owners and managers on implementing suitable policies on smoking, was brought to the attention of local authorities in DOE circular 7/92, issued on 28 February 1992. The circular also drew attention to advice on passive smoking at work available from the Health and Safety Executive and the health education and promotion agencies.

Mrs. Peacock

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how progress towards the "The Health of the Nation" goal of 80 per cent. of public places being smoke-free by 1994, is being monitored; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Yeo

My Department has commissioned market research into smoking policies operating in various types of public place. It is planned to follow this with a further survey in 1994.