The Scottish Government

A1

Which of the following best describes the smoking policy in your work place? READ OUT AND CODE WHICH ONE APPLIES

ROUTE

Smoking is not allowed anywhere at my place of work either on or off the premises

1

There are designated areas on the premises where people can smoke

2

There are designated areas outside the premises where people are allowed to smoke

3

There are designated areas both inside and outside the premises where people can smoke

4

I am not sure what the smoking policy of my workplace is

5

Doesn't apply I don't work

6

A2

Do you think that further action needs to be taken to reduce peoples exposure to passive smoking / second hand smoke?

ROUTE

NOTE TO INTERVIEWER - 'PASSIVE SMOKING' MEANS BREATHING IN OTHER PEOPLE'S TOBACCO SMOKE

Yes

1

No

2

Not sure

3

A3

Would you support a law that would make enclosed public places smoke free? (Public places includes workplaces and public transport)

ROUTE

NOTE TO INTERVIEWER - 'PUBLIC PLACE' IS ANY ENCLOSED /SEMI-ENCLOSED AREAS THAT THE PUBLIC CAN ACCESS THAT PROVIDES A BUSINESS OR SERVICE. INCLUDES WORKPLACES, BUILDINGS AND TRANSPORT.

Yes

1

GO TO A4

No

2

GO TO A6

Unsure

3

A4

If a law was introduced do you think there should be any enclosed public places which are exempt from it (ie, any enclosed public places where smoking should be allowed)?

ROUTE

Yes

1

No

2

GO TO A5

Not sure

3

A5

Which enclosed public places do you think should be exempt from this law if it was introduced? DO NOT PROMPT - CODE ALL THAT APPLY

ROUTE

NOTE TO INTERVIEWER - 'ENCLOSED PUBLIC PLACE' IS A SINGLE SPACE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED ON ALL SIDES OF A SINGLE OPENING

Pubs

1

Clubs

1

Restaurants

1

Hotels

1

Shopping Centres

1

Train stations

1

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Bus stations

1

Airports

1

Sports stadium

1

Theatres /Cinemas

1

Workplace

1

Leisure/Recreational Venues

1

One carriage on trains

1

Areas of hospitals

1

Areas of nursing / care homes

1

Workplaces that are vehicles (e.g. vans / trucks)

1

Prisons

1

Any place that is adequately ventilated

1

Other (please specify)

A6

Why would you not support a law or are unsure of supporting a law that would make enclosed public places smoke free? DO NOT PROMPT - PROBE FULLY

Don't know/no reason given

1

Smokers have the right to smoke in public places

1

Non smokers can choose to avoid smoky places

1

Enough is being done already to restrict smoking in public places

1

Improving ventilation would be an adequate solution

1

Providing designated non smoking areas in all public places where smoking is allowed, would be adequate

1

The pollution from traffic/ chemical fumes is a greater health hazard than smoking

1

The nanny state is taking away our freedom; the government should not try to tell us what to do

1

A ban would be difficult to enforce

1

Loss of revenue for pubs, clubs, and restaurants.

1

Loss of community as people will not go out to socialise if they can't smoke

1

I don't believe that the risks from passive smoking are very significant

1

If tobacco is legal, it is contradictory to make smoking illegal in some places.

1

Other (Please Specify)

A7

Is there anything else you would like to add about your views on passive smoking? DO NOT PROMPT - PROBE FULLY

A8

Can you tell me if you have seen any recent advertising about the health risks of passive smoking?

ROUTE

Yes

1

No

2

Don't know

3

A9

Can you tell me if you have seen or heard anything in the media on the Scottish Executive's public consultation exercise on smoking in public places?

ROUTE

Yes

1

GO TO A10

No

2

GO TO A11

Not sure

3

A10

You said you have seen or heard something in the media on the Scottish Executive's public consultation exercise on smoking in public places. Which one of the following best describes you? READ OUT AND CODE WHICH ONE APPLIES

ROUTE

I have considered responding to the Scottish Executive's public consultation on smoking

1

I have responded to the Scottish Executive's public consultation on smoking

2

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I have considered responding to the Scottish Executive's public consultation on smoking but decided not to

3

A11

You say you haven't heard or seen anything in the media on the Scottish Executive's public consultation. If you knew more about it would you consider responding?

ROUTE

Yes

1

No

2

Not sure

3

A12

Which of the following best describes you ? READ OUT AND CODE WHICH ONE APPLIES

I am a current smoker

1

I have never smoked

2

I used to be a smoker but I have stopped

3