§ 21. Mr. DismoreTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement about the work of the Health and Safety Executive in combating smoking and passive smoking in the workplace. [24908]
§ Angela EagleThe Health and Safety Executive (HSE) enforces prohibitions on smoking where necessary for safety. HSE also recommends employers introduce policies on passive smoking, giving priority to non-smokers' needs. HSE will review policy on workplace smoking when the forthcoming report from the Scientific Committee on Tobacco and Health is published.