what's your thoughts on this one UK prime minister Kia starma has confirmed that the government is considering a ban on smoking in various outdoor spaces including Pub Gardens outside hospitals and possibly even stadiums this is part of a broader effort by labor to make Britain smoke free and reduce the burden on the NHS smoking kills over 80,000 people annually with significant costs to the taxpayer although the plans have caused some debate they aim to protect non-smokers and reduce passive smoking risks the proposed ban would not apply to private homes or large Parks the final details of the legislation are expected to be revealed soon