How will the non smoking policy in the uk affect you from the 1st of July.?

Question

I personally can not wait,it has not come soon enough for the sake of my kids

Answer 1

i can't wait, i work in a coffee shop and the front tables are allocated for smokers, but it stinks the whole shop out. So when the no smoking signs go up i will be pleased. A lady left the shop with her daughter cos the shop was too smokey, there wasn't much we could do, which the woman understood about, but if its driving customers away then i'm glad the ban is getting closer.

Answer 2

One thing that fascinates me is the range of answers that you've so far received. They include smokers who are in favour of the ban and non-smokers who are against it. The answers also include someone from Scotland who, quite rightly, pointed out that the ban from 1st July applies to England only, since most of the UK has already complied.

From a selfish point of view I can't wait for the ban to start. I say that because, whilst being a non-smoker, I'm not in favour of us having a government which tells us what we can and cannot do. We are a very entrepreneurial nation and, where I live, some pubs are already declaring themselves "non-smoking". These pubs are aware of the "I can't wait" brigade, (I used the phrase myself) and are stealing a march on those who will ultimately have to comply.

Since it's quite clear that a lot of people want to go to smoke-free pubs, I think the Government should have brought in legislation to assist pubs that want to be smoke free rather than instigate a total ban.

Answer 3

i cannot wait either. as someone with kids i think it is a good idea. also as an ex-smoker i feel that it would benefit me in the sense that i wouldn't have to hang around smoky areas where it would be tempting to start again. i gave up smoking to get away from the smoke and the damage it was doing to my body so it does annoy me to have to breath other people second hand smoke if i want to go out in the evenings.

Answer 4

I don't smoke but I am not really bothered about the non smoking policy. If I dont want to be around smoke then I go to places that are already non smoking. This world is a nanny state and I am sick of the Government telling us what we can and cant do. Plus to be honest with you I am more concerned of being glassed in a club, stabbed on public transport or mugged on the highstreet.

Answer 5

Not sure what the non smoking policy is in Britain. Here in Ontario, Canada we've had smoke free restaurants, offices, bars etc. People smoke in special rooms or outside. It has made life a lot easier for non-smokers who do not wish to breathe in disgusting second hand smoke.

Answer 6

I live in Kentucky, where tobacco is the big industry. Where are we selling cigarettes now? To the third world countries!

No bans there yet. Many tobacco fields are not growing it anymore, so we are seeing the impact of a) health conscious governments and b) health conscious people.

Better to grow alfalfa and feed a cow.

Answer 7

I am for the ban because it is obviously going to reduce smoking related diseases and improve public health. I understand that it will be difficult for smokers but why should everyone have to breathe in there smoke? The ban is definitely a big step forward.

Answer 8

Well i hope your children get the chance to grow up in a FREE society were individuals can make choices!! this country is fast becoming a 'ban it' nation. You know and i know that the governments attempts to ban smoking conflicts with its needs to rake in shed loadsa money and comply with EU regulations. I am not convinced about the passive debate either. Right back to ur question sorry rambled a bit there, i smoke and i don't really care about the ban not really bothered either way. smokers are considered to be worse then drug users, i might take up cocaine might be more socially acceptable haha
on a similar note, when will petrol and diesel be banned think of the global pollution from that alone. anyway enough from me.
remenber none smokers die too

Answer 9

Obviously better for health + other reasons, but certain smokers won't be too pleased about it. To be honest, there's just as much pollution and gases coming out of factories and refineries.

In the end, we all die, so what's the point pissing about with little things, trying to perfect the world?

Answer 10

Personally I an looking forward to it as my partner smokes and she knows I hate it. She has said she will give it up when the ban starts. On a more environmental note, there will be even more cigarette butts on the pavements.