70% of pubs want smoking ban lifted, says survey - General news - Smoking - Morning Advertiser

More than 70% of pub operators want the smoking ban to be lifted, according to a new survey by pro-choice organisation freedom2choose.

The survey, which interviewed 570 licensees across England, found that only 8% wanted a full ban but 72% were in favour of a separate smoking room.

Statistics from the survey suggest that smoking customers still hold significance in pubs, with approximately 37% of all licensees believing that three quarters or more of their customers were smokers.

A total of 90% of core customers in Northern and Midland pubs are also said to be smokers.

However, the survey represents just over 1% of the UK pub market.

Cultural consultant Dr Ruth Cherrington said: "There is plenty of room for change within this law, which would ensure a fairer 'playing field' for all and a virtual cessation of pub closures."

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