A survey commissioned by the Scottish Executive shows that support for the proposals to ban smoking in public places in Scotland has more than trebled over the last six months.
The survey by Market Research UK shows 56 per cent of people are in favour of the controversial Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Bill.
Health Minister Andy Kerr said: “I'm very pleased to see so many Scots are in favour of what we're doing.
“This Bill is the most important piece of public health legislation in a generation and widespread understanding is vital”.