❓ Dr Woollard raises concerns about smoking in the Parliament House courtyard, particularly when school children are present. The Speaker acknowledges the practice but dismisses potential problems.
AnsweredQoN 787Legislative Assembly
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(1) Is it the current policy of the Parliament to allow smoking in the open courtyard area of the centre of the building?
(2) Is this area used by schools for children’s visits?
(3) Do you share my concerned that by allowing smoking in the area, when school children are present, could create problems for the Parliament?
(4) What action will you take to address this issue?
(2) Is this area used by schools for children’s visits?
(3) Do you share my concerned that by allowing smoking in the area, when school children are present, could create problems for the Parliament?
(4) What action will you take to address this issue?
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Answered
21 August 2001
Response time
13 days
(1) to (3) Smokers are permitted to use the open courtyard at Parliament House. School children and others do visit this area from time to time, but as it is an open air location of significant size and smokers are relatively few, this should create no problem for the Parliament.
(4) Not applicable.
(4) Not applicable.
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