§ Mr. Peter GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales 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 131W station and (ii) rest, recreation and refreshment facilities at Gwydyr house, Whitehall, London. [24198]
§ Mr. RedwoodThe general rule is that staff in Gwydyr house are not allowed to smoke at their work station, unless they are the sole occupier of a room, through smoking is allowed in the locker room for security staff and messengers, which is also used as the work station for the drivers of official cars.
Smoking is not allowed in the room designated as the refreshment-rest room for the building.