Written question asked by Ashok Kumar (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 February 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 February 2006. It was answered by Derek Twigg (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 February 2006 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Train Stations (No Smoking Policy)

Question: (2) what guidelines the Department has set for smoking policies in (a) uncovered sections of train stations and (b) bus stops.

Answer: The Department for Transport does not hold information about smoking policies at individual stations. Under the Railways Act 1993 as amended, train operating companies may regulate smoking in railway carriages and at their stations. It is a matter for the train operators to decide whether, and where, to permit smoking. The Department for Transport has not provided any guidelines on smoking policies at railway stations or at bus stops.

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