With reference to BF May's comment regarding smoking in the House of Commons bar (Letters, February 24), smoking may still be allowed in the House of Commons bar but which one?

The Palace of Westminster is awash with them, all able to open for 24 hours and enjoying substantial duty free priviliges.

Leading from the front when restricting smoking and drinking does not seem to be a virtue of elected representatives of any party.

-Gerard Downing, Shoreham