Rejected petition Allow smoking in pubs again.

The smoking ban has lead to economic misery for many thousands of businesses. Pubs are closing at an unprecedented rate. Even non-smokers admit that the atmosphere in pubs has been adversely affected. The streets in our towns and cities are now being blighted by crowds of smokers gathering outside pubs, causing noise and litter pollution. Give landlords of public houses the choice - smoking or non-smoking!
At the moment there are enough pubs for people to be given this choice - but for how much longer?
UK
73% of smoking customers spending less time at the pub
USA
Dallas Restaurant Association study showed a $11.8 million decline in alcohol sales upto 50% 2004 a loss of 2000 jobs, $28.5 million loss in wages, and a loss of $37 million in New York State product.
Australia
Decline of $385 million.
Germany
Turnover fall by around 50%.
Ireland
440 fewer licences renewed in 2006 than in 2005.