I AM fully supportive of your campaign to stop people smoking in public places.

For years, my nights have been spoiled by this dirty habit. Having sinus trouble, I really suffer after a night out with a stuffy nose and sore eyes. I hate the fact that my clothes and hair reek of tobacco. On numerous occasions I've been burnt by people's cigarettes in crowded places.

This ban will help people to give up smoking. My uncle has had three heart attacks due to smoking, and I worry about the health of some of my friends who smoke.

We have had to put up with this filthy stinking habit for long enough. Surely it is only fair if we can have our turn now for a clean, smoke-free environment that will benefit everyone. So let's stub it out NOW!

A Cavanagh

Bennetts Lane

Bolton