80% back blanket smoking ban

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However, in Ireland, where a smoking ban is already in place, the Office of Tobacco Control reported a rise in the numbers of people visiting pubs and restaurants, while in England the Chief Medical Officer yesterday released the annual report from 2003, making a strong economic case for banning public smoking. Increasingly, people in the hospitality industry are becoming aware that customers also are attracted to the few places where they can choose whether to be in a smoking area or not. Andrew Carr has split his Birkenhead bar into two areas; the Latin Quarter, where customers may smoke, and Zico's, where it is not allowed. He said: "During the day, Zico's is a cafe, and at night it's our VIP bar, but it's strictly non-smoking throughout. "We separate the two with a glass screen, so people aren't cut off, but they can choose whether to be in a smoky area or not."

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