Not quite as simple, Kampervan, although I do agree with the principle of choice. How do you think both the big breweries and small landlords would have reacted if the government had introduced legislation saying that all pubs etc. HAD to spend thousands of pounds to re-install the seperate rooms and then provide adequate ventilation? At least this way the most it costs them is a few hundred quid for each pub to provide a smoking shelter, if at all.

Although I have a deep loathing of politics and politicians in general, as can be seen on many other threads, I realy feel for them on this one - They are damned whatever move they make. I think that introducing legislation which suits 70% of the population is probably the lesser of all evils.

Cheers

Dave