§ Mr. Peter GriffithsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what facilities are provided and arrangements made for the well-being and comfort 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 Whitehall place, London. [20457]
§ Mr. JackSmoking restrictions in the Ministry's London headquarters buildings were introduced on 1 July 1993. MAFF's smoking at work policy came into full force on 1 January 1994. From that date smoking was allowed on Ministry premises only in suitably equipped and ventilated smoking rooms. There are three designated smoking rooms in the Whitehall place complex.
Rest, recreation and refreshment facilities are available adjacent to one of the designated smoking areas.