§ Chris GraylingTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what policy his Department has adopted on smoking in the workplace. [100949]
§ Dr. MoonieThe Ministry of Defence's aim, in line with wider Government policy, is to create a non-smoking working environment in so far as it reflects the wishes of staff. This requires surveys to be undertaken and the wishes of staff to be established, unless smoking is prohibited, for operational reasons, in specific areas. Detailed guidance on this policy is promulgated in the Department's Health and Safety Handbook Joint Service Publication 375, a copy of which has been placed in the Library of the House.
The policy is under constant review to reflect current Health and Safety Commission/Executive guidance.