Scotland's First Minister, Jack McConnell, has announced that a 'comprehensive ban' on smoking in public places will be introduced by the spring of 2006. I expect there'll be a fair amount of outcry from smokers, and from the pubs, clubs and restaurants concerned about loss of trade. Personally speaking, it suits me just fine. It'll be nice to come home after a night out, not smelling like someone with a 200-a-day habit.
And for another thing, the ban may well stop some people from going to the pub, but it might also bring in a whole new set of customers - people who currently steer clear of places with a smoky atmosphere.
*Sorry about the title - it was the best I could do at short notice.
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