SMOKING IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

Early day motion 621, tabled 1 February 2005 by Laurence Robertson (Conservative). Signed by 13 members.

That this House rejects the decision of the House of Commons Commission to ban smoking in most areas of the House of Commons; considers that the Commission should not have the right to decide such matters on behalf of all honourable Members; calls for the prevailing concern for the rights of minorities to be extended to smokers; and requires the Commission to work with the Catering Committee to provide equal rights for both smokers and non-smokers in bars and restaurants throughout the Parliament building.

Signatures by party: Conservative 8, Labour 5.