RECENTLY my husband and I have visited York Hospital and noticed the no-smoking ban on premises and also the grounds.

We went towards Bridge Lane, which separates the hospital and the Bootham Park area in York. What a surprise finding staff from both places smoking away. The amount of cigarette butts and people using the Bridge Lane for this purpose proves the system is not working.

Such a shame when it becomes law in July 2007.

Mr and Mrs Pettitt, Rosemary Place, Navigation Road, York.