Peru to pub's rescue?
A Cornish pub is aiming to become a tiny slice of Peru in a bid to beat July's smoking ban.
Customers and staff of the Peruvian Arms public house in Penzance have appealed to the Peruvian ambassador, Ricardo Luna Mendoza, asking him to grant them special status so they can continue to light up after the ban comes into force in England.
I met the Peruvian Ambassador in London when I was invited there for tea. He's a great bloke who will understand our predicament
Manageress Debbie Trevithick.
According to thisiscornwall.co.uk, their letter says: "Due to our obvious connection with Peru, we wondered if you could grant us Peruvian status so we could continue smoking on the premises.
"In return you and your staff would always be made very welcome in The Peruvian Arms and of course it would give you a place in Penzance where you could smoke."
Manageress Debbie Trevithick, who says 99% of her customers like to smoke while enjoying a drink, told the website: "I met the Peruvian Ambassador in London when I was invited there for tea.
“He's a great bloke who will understand our predicament. We have every faith in Peru coming to our rescue."
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