SMOKING IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

Early day motion 1646, tabled 14 February 2006 by Julia Goldsworthy (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 69 members.

That this House notes that right hon. and hon. Members voted to ban smoking in all public places including private members' clubs on 14th February 2006; further notes that the will of the House may not apply in the House itself since it is a royal palace; further notes that this means that staff working in the Smoking Room could still be exposed to the harmful effects of second-hand smoke; and calls for this anomaly to be rectified by the House authorities as soon as possible.

Signatures by party: Labour 36, Liberal Democrat 26, DUP 3, Conservative 2, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.