Carbon monoxide (CO) levels in pubs have been significantly reduced since the smoking ban was introduced, it has emerged.
According to the Morning Advertiser, research by North Somerset Council has found that CO levels in pubs have dropped by around 64 per cent.
The newspaper states that tests were conducted in May and then again earlier this month using electrochemical carbon monoxide monitors that measure the air content every five minutes over a three-day period.
Executive member for environment at North Somerset Council, Carl Francis Pester, said it was good to see the impact that the new laws have had.
"Not only is the brilliant news for anyone who works in these environments, it is also great for visitors. Now you can enjoy a visit to a pub without being exposed to the dangers of second-hand smoke," he said.
Of all the pubs that were surveyed - there were four in total - the Crab Apple in Clevedon recorded the most dramatic decrease registering 87 per cent less CO in August than prior to the ban.
Earlier this month the newspaper revealed that police have warned licensees that door staff could be required to address the increase antisocial behaviour caused by smokers drinking outdoors.
