Results 1-3 of 3 for smoking speaker:Douglas Alexander
- Written Ministerial Statements — Transport: Consultation on smoke-free provisions on sea-going and inland waterways vessels (20 Feb 2007)
Douglas Alexander: The Government announced last year that restrictions on smoking in enclosed workplaces, public places and vehicles would be introduced in England from 1 July 2007. These provisions are described in The Health Act 2006 which aims to act on medical and scientific advice. This will save thousands of lives over the next decade by reducing both exposure to hazardous second-hand smoke and overall...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Scotland: Health (9 May 2006)
Douglas Alexander: I thank my hon. Friend for his generous words welcoming me to the Dispatch Box. I share his pride in the decision to ban smoking in public places north of the border. As he knows, I recently had an opportunity to visit his constituency, and to see the excellent hotel facilities in Irvine. That hotel struck me as a classic example of the type of hostelry that will benefit from the change that...
- Written Answers — Cabinet Office: Smoking (7 Mar 2003)
Mr Douglas Alexander: The Cabinet Office has a no smoking policy throughout the Department. Smoking is permitted in designated areas only.
