It is the Policy of St Mary's Parish Church that "No Smoking" is allowed in the Church, Church Halls and also the Church Car Park, anyone wishes to Smoke , please can you smoke outside the Church Grounds.
Advice on smoking at work
Smoking in public places and the workplace is dealt with as a public health matter within Great Britain. The Department of Health takes the lead on this in England, in Wales this is a matter for the Welsh Assembly Government and in Scotland it is the responsibility of the Scottish Executive. The situation is as follows:
Scotland
On 26 March 2006 the law on smoking in Scotland changed. Under the Prohibition of Smoking in Certain Premises (Scotland) Regulations 2006 public places and workplaces became smoke-free, with the exception of a limited number of exemptions. Vehicles used for business purposes are also affected by the new law. These include light and heavy goods vehicles and public transport such as taxis, buses, trains and ferries. All cars, however, will be exempt.
Advice and
information about the new law, including guidance to businesses
on how to comply, can be accessed at
www.clearingtheairscotland.com
[1].
Or contact the Scottish Executive’s tobacco control team at:
Tobacco Control Division
St Andrew’s House
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
Tel: 0131 244 5660
e-mail: info@clearingtheairscotland.com