HC Deb 04 November 1997 vol 300 cc123-4W
Mr. Alan Simpson

To ask the Chairman of the Administration Committee if he will seek to extend non-smoking policies to the division lobbies and other Members' facilities in the House. [12026]

Mrs. Roe

Hon. Members should be aware already that smoking is not permitted in the Division Lobbies at any time. The Administration Committee has no responsibility for smoking policy in hon. Members' offices—this is a matter for the hon. Member or Members concerned. Similarly, smoking policy in Refreshment Department outlets is a matter for the Catering Committee. However, I shall draw to the attention of my Committee any proposals from hon. Members concerning the possible extension of non-smoking policies to other Members' facilities in the House.