§ Mr. DafisTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the target set in 1992 for the percentage of public places which should have effective no-smoking policies in place by 1994; what percentage figure was achieved in 1994; and what is the current percentage figure. [25842]
§ Mr. ClappisonIn 1992, the Government's target was that 80 per cent. of public places should have effective smoking policies by the end of 1994. The statistical information is not available in the form requested. However, the report "Smoking in Public Places, 2nd Survey Report, " a copy of which has been put in the Library of the House of Commons, shows for eight categories of establishment the percentage with an effective smoking policy:
Category Percentage Shops 63 Advice/money transactions 48 Travel 38 Health 71 Formal education 77 Informal education 62 Food/entertainment 37 Sports/recreation 48 The report relates to a survey carried out in 1995.