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GRTU to discuss smoking ban issue with government 

Following the introduction of the smoking ban in Malta, which came into force last October, Italy was expected to follow suit as the New Year dawned. However, Italy's cafe and restaurant owners said they would defy a smoking ban, requiring them to call the police if their customers continue to smoke. In turn, Chamber for Small and Medium Enterprises (GRTU) will be bringing up the Maltese smoking ban issue with the government this month said the GRTU's leisure industry section president Mr. Phillip Fenech.

The Malta Independent reported that Mr. Fenech stated GRTU is being put under pressure by its members to take stock of the effects the ban has had on the business since its introduction and especially over this Christmas season. "After analysing the situation we will be bringing up the matter with the government," he said.

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