SUBMISSION BY JOHN MACLEAN

Consultation on Smoking in Public Places

I wish to express my opinion that smoking in public places ought to be banned, certainly in restaurants and bars. The health reasons for this are well understood and I don't think I need to list them here. If I spend any time in a space where even one cigarette is smoked I notice it and I can assure you that I suffer rather unpleasant consequences several hours later.

I also think it is time that bus companies made some effort to enforce their often ignored 'no smoking' signs. This so-called ban is ignored in some areas of Glasgow and it is a brave or foolish traveller who will protest to the smoker.

I know all the arguments that are used by the 'smoking lobby' and no doubt they will be presented to you. I know that smoking is the cause of a great deal of illness and distress to victims and families. It is time that the Scottish Executive had the courage to implement a smoking ban. I urge you to add my opinion to this point of view.

Mr John Maclean