SMOKING IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

Motion Text

That this House welcomes the decision of the House of Commons Commission to ban smoking in most areas of the House; recognises that this long overdue reform will be of benefit to the health of honourable Members, staff and visitors to the House; notes that the consequences of passive smoking kill an estimated 1,000 people a year; and believes that the measure will provide a much improved and congenial working environment for all.