Written question asked by Christopher Chope (Conservative) on Friday, 18 February 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 February 2005. It was answered by Paul Goggins (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 February 2005 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the policy of the Government is in relation to prisoners who do not wish to be exposed to the effects of passive smoking in their cells. (Holding answer 21 February 2005).

Answer: Mr. Chope: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what the policy of the Government are in relation to prisoners who do not wish to be exposed to the effects of passive smoking in their cells. [217210] Paul Goggins: [holding answer 21 February 2005]: Each prison develops its own "no smoking" policy in line with current health and safety advice and taking into account the type of establishment it is, its population and the special needs of that population. Wherever possible prisoners should not be required to share accommodation with a smoker if they so request.

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