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Electronic Cigarettes

Asked by Rachael MaskellLabour (Co-op)Department of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 9 September 2024UIN 4007

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will ban vaping in indoor spaces.

Answered by Andrew Gwynne

Whilst vapes can be an effective quitting aid for adult smokers, the Government is concerned about the worrying rise in vaping among children, and there are legitimate concerns about the unknown long-term harms from vaping. The Government will soon introduce the Tobacco and Vapes Bill which will reduce the appeal, access, and availability of vapes to children. We will set out more details shortly.

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