The majority of the Manx public are backing government efforts to have smoking banned in public places..
That from Health Minister Steve Rodan who says 92% of households and businesses questioned in a recent survey were in favour of controls.
And Mr rodan is stressing the bill is not aimed at banning smoking - but at protecting non-smokers from second hand smoke.
On Agenda this evening he defended the decision NOT to allow an exemption for private clubs - however select - as members of the public would be affected:
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