HC Deb 06 March 2003 vol 400 c1173W
Chris Grayling

To ask the President of the Council what policy his Department has adopted on smoking in the workplace. [100922]

Mr. Robin Cook

My Department has adopted a nonsmoking policy. Smoking is not allowed in communal and working areas and is permitted only in the designated areas provided. This policy applies to staff working in both 9 Downing street and 2 Carlton Gardens.