AS New Zealand puts in plans to ban smoking and create a smoke-free country for the country’s youth, the Lancashire Telegraph asked readers if smoking should be banned in beer gardens. People around the country are finally able to enjoy a drink at a beer garden, but concerns have been risen that their experience will be marred by smokers. The Lancashire Telegraph readers showed that many thought it was time all places became smoke-free even outside, while some argued this was unfair and would leave smokers with nowhere to socialise, especially after a pandemic. The Quitting Smoking for Mental Health study with the Vape Club asked 1,000 current and ex-smokers across the UK what could be done to end smoking problems and 26% said it should be banned in all outdoor places, including parks and on pub premises.