The NHS is writing to over 40,000 workplaces encouraging employers to adopt a smoke-free environment. Find out how your nearest Tobacco Control Alliance can help you to introduce a smoke-free workplace by clicking here. ASH Submission to the government's consultation process on new National Standards for the Regulation of Day Care and Childminding in England. Associated letter to David Blunkett MP, Secretary of State for Education and Employment On December 9th 2000, the government announced it would allow childminders to smoke in front of children with the permission of parents. ASH sends a letter outlining our dismay at such an absurd decision.
Smoking is banned in all day care centres, creches, after school clubs.
Childcare organisations are also outraged that the profession of childminding is being excluded from the ban. Second letter to David Blunkett MP Secretary of State for Education and Employment. Read the Lords debate. However, the government still refuses to reassure that they will introduce these moderate and progressive proposals. We explain why the the Panel and ministers should support the Approved Code of Practice on passive smoking at work.