Campaigners have accused the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and the Royal College of Nursing of using pets as a "weapon" in the war on the smoking.

The public is overwhelmingly opposed to a ban on smoking at home, according to a new poll published today.

Another tax hike would hurt consumers who are ‘just about managing’ says Forest.

"There are numerous reasons people start smoking or continue to smoke and nicotine is only one of them."

Forest has criticised the targets set by government in its new Tobacco Control Plan and called on ministers to consult consumers before introducing any further measures.

Forest urged the Scottish Prison Service to put "common sense" ahead of "anti-smoking politics" and abandon plans to make Scotland's prisons smoke free.

Forest has urged the government to reject calls for a further programme of anti-smoking measures.

Public opinion is split on whether to allow separate, well-ventilated smoking rooms in pubs and private members' clubs, including working men's clubs.

The smoking ban decimated England’s pubs and hurt local communities, according to a report published today.