§ Mr. Peter GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what facilities are provided and arrangements made for the comfort and well-being of staff who(a) smoke and (b) do not wish to be affected by smoking at (i) the work station and (ii) rest, recreation and refreshment facilities at MOD main building, Whitehall, London. [18282]
§ Mr. FreemanMy Department's policy is that smoking in the main building is not allowed in the main reception areas, toilets, changing rooms, conference and function rooms, lifts and the staff restaurant, except for the bar and a designated smoking area. In addition, smoking is prohibited in stairwells, the escalator area and all corridors. Smoking areas are available in two areas of the ground floor and some lift areas and within designated areas of the staff restaurant. The policy within individual offices is decided by the wishes of the majority.