Written question asked by Barry Sheerman (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 May 1996. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 May 1996 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

Dept of the Environment

Question: When he will next meet representatives of the brewing industry to discuss the dangers of passive smoking in licensed premises.

Answer: Mr. Sheerman: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he will next meet representatives of the brewing industry to discuss the dangers of passive smoking in licensed premises.[29141] Mr. Clappison: There are no plans to meet representatives of the brewing industry to discuss the dangers of passive smoking in licensed premises. The implementation of smoking policies in licensed premises is a matter for the discretion of the manager in line with the Government's continuing voluntary policy which encourages the implementation of suitable smoking policies in all enclosed public buildings. Guidance on implementing policies is given in the Government's code of practice on smoking in public places which was published in December 1991. It makes clear that the Government expect every effort to be made to cater for the interests of the non-smoker.

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