SMOKING IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

Early day motion 649, tabled 3 February 2005 by Andrew Dismore (Labour). Signed by 35 members.

That this House welcomes the decision of the House of Commons Commission to ban smoking in most areas of the House; recognises that this long overdue reform will be of benefit to the health of honourable Members, staff and visitors to the House; notes that the consequences of passive smoking kill an estimated 1,000 people a year; and believes that the measure will provide a much improved and congenial working environment for all.

Signatures by party: Labour 22, Liberal Democrat 6, Labour/Co-operative 4, Conservative 1, DUP 1, UUP 1.