Ban threat grows

Smoking in Britain has taken another round of serious blows as a ban in public places starts to look increasingly inevitable.

The hardest blow comes from a new report which claims that a proposed smoking ban is more popular with the public than the extension of pub opening hours.

Consumer research conducted for Public Houses found that 39 per cent of adults would like a complete smoking ban whereas only 18 per cent would like to see later opening hours.

However, the findings do not distinguish between smokers and non-smokers.

The results also show that a smoking ban would alienate more young customers than older customers, with two-thirds of 18-24 year olds opposed to a total ban.

This sector represents crucial trade for many urban pubs.

Section : News

Page number : 4

Published in Cigar Buyer Issue 5 on 15/09/2005.

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	Ban threat grows Smoking in Britain has taken another round of serious blows as a ban in public places starts to look increasingly inevitable. The hardest blow comes from a new report which claims that a proposed smoking ban is more popular with the public than the extension of pub opening hours. Consumer research conducted for Public Houses found that 39 per cent of adults would like a complete smoking ban whereas only 18 per cent would like to see later opening hours. However, the findings do not distinguish between smokers and non-smokers. The results also show that a smoking ban would alienate more young customers than older customers, with two-thirds of 18-24 year olds opposed to a total ban. This sector represents crucial trade for many urban pubs. By Section : News Page number : 4 Published in Cigar Buyer Issue 5 on 15/09/2005. Subscribe Buy this issue More from this issue Preview other issues This article is 64 months old and some information provided may be time sensitive. Please check all details of events, tours, opening times and other information before travelling or making arrangements. Copyright Cigar Buyer © 1999-2010. All rights reserved. To use or reproduce part or all of this article please contact us for details of how you can do so legally.