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Originally Posted by Chris T
Would you consider it reasonable to abandon all fire safety regs that apply to pubilc buildings and then leave the punters the free choice over whether they spend their evening in a fire escape or non-fire escape pub? There is absolutely no difference. When the health risks are considered great enough, we legislate to enforce minimum standards. It applies to alcohol drinking, fire safety, road safety, and soon, not before time, smoking.
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Why not go the whole hog then and ban supermarkets etc from selling fags at all?
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I think the English plans to go half way are silly
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Why?? Why are they silly? What's wrong with non and smoking establishments?
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and more likely to pose a risk to her business
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How? Pray, tell?
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than the law in Ireland, and (soon) in Scotland, where an outright ban will put everyone on a level playing field. If I were her, I'd accept the way this is going and lobby for an outright ban. Failing that, I'd be looking for ways to diversify and protect my profits. I don't wish bankruptcy on anyone, but this is not the first time the law has changed to promote health and safety and it won't be the last.
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It's a bar and restaurant, a licensed building which will prove almost impossible to delicense. What do you suggest she diversify into??