ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE WISHING TO GIVE UP SMOKING

Early day motion 23, tabled 15 May 1997 by John Austin (Labour). Signed by 49 members.

That this House recognises that many smokers are aware of the dangers to their health and the danger to the health of others through smoking; notes that many of those addicted to tobacco wish to give up or reduce their habit; welcomes the Department of Health's support for programmes helping people to give up or reduce smoking; believes that one way of achieving this, and one which is welcomed by many smokers, is to reduce the number of places where smoking is permitted; and believes that the various departments and committees concerned with administration of the Palace of Westminster could make a great contribution by banning smoking within the Palace, with the possible exception of a limited number of designated exempted areas.

Signatures by party: Labour 35, Labour/Co-operative 5, Liberal Democrat 4, Plaid Cymru 3, Conservative 2.