MPs should back a total ban on smoking

I was rather surprised that, after his rant against those MPs wishing to ban smoking in workplaces, Jonathan Frodsham (Letters, Personnel Today, 13 September) went on to say he is a non-smoker. Presumably he either doesn’t work, eat or drink in public places, or is happy with the smell and taste of smoke.

Where on earth does he get the idea that a majority of people share his outdated view?

I have worked in smoke-free environments for more than 20 years, and I am looking forward to the day when I can also go out for a meal or a drink wherever I choose without having to come home reeking of other people’s smoke.

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MPs have not yet shown the strength of will to completely ban smoking in workplaces, and in eating and drinking establishments. But the sooner it happens (as I believe it already has in Ireland and Scotland), the better.

Tim Wells
Senior analyst, Nationwide Building Society