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| Third of pubs 'not ready for ban' | Third of pubs 'not ready for ban' |
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| One in three landlords have said they are not ready for the public smoking ban which begins in Wales in a month. | |
| Only 69 of the 100 pubs across Wales contacted by BBC Radio Cymru for the snap survey said they were prepared for the new law. | |
| The assembly government has launched an advertising campaign to raise awareness that smoking will no longer be allowed in public places from 2 April. | |
| It will feature billboard posters and adverts on trains and buses. | It will feature billboard posters and adverts on trains and buses. |
| The survey also found that 45% of landlords were worried about the effect the new law would have on their businesses, while 9% said they would wait and see. | The survey also found that 45% of landlords were worried about the effect the new law would have on their businesses, while 9% said they would wait and see. |
| Lucy Wigley, who owns the Drovers Arms in Carmarthen, said it would feel "awkward" telling loyal customers they have to go outside to smoke. | Lucy Wigley, who owns the Drovers Arms in Carmarthen, said it would feel "awkward" telling loyal customers they have to go outside to smoke. |
| But she added: "Rules are rules and they state that no-one will be allowed to smoke in a public place. So we will have to make it comfortable for them to smoke outside the pub. | But she added: "Rules are rules and they state that no-one will be allowed to smoke in a public place. So we will have to make it comfortable for them to smoke outside the pub. |
| "I do not want people to stay at home because I am friends with most of them, so we have to find a way to accommodate them." | "I do not want people to stay at home because I am friends with most of them, so we have to find a way to accommodate them." |
| Second-hand smoke | Second-hand smoke |
| From 2 April, smoking will be banned in enclosed public places and workplaces in Wales - just under two months before it is introduced in England. | From 2 April, smoking will be banned in enclosed public places and workplaces in Wales - just under two months before it is introduced in England. |
| In preparation, the assembly government is staging its biggest public health campaign to date which will feature a series of radio and television adverts throughout March. | |
| Called "time's up for second-hand smoke", the main image is of an ashtray which alludes to a clock face with the cigarettes replacing the hands. | Called "time's up for second-hand smoke", the main image is of an ashtray which alludes to a clock face with the cigarettes replacing the hands. |
| Deputy Health Minister John Griffiths said the advertising campaign would reinforce the message that second-hand smoke killed. | |
| He added: "I've been delighted at the public response to the decision to introduce the ban. | He added: "I've been delighted at the public response to the decision to introduce the ban. |
| "Smokers and non-smokers alike are embracing the change and some smokers have told me that they think the ban will encourage them to quit." | "Smokers and non-smokers alike are embracing the change and some smokers have told me that they think the ban will encourage them to quit." |
| Funding for the All Wales Smoking Cessation Service has been increased by £390,000 in preparation for the expected growth in demand for it once the ban comes into force. |