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Electronic Cigarettes and Tobacco

Asked by Joe RobertsonConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 3 September 2026UIN 19236

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the speech made by Baroness Merron on 3 March 2026 on vape tank capacity limits, Official Report, House of Lords, column 1217, when he plans to consult on such limits; and what discussions he has had with stakeholders on the consultation entitled “Tobacco and vapes: packaging, appearance and display”, published on 10 July 2026.

Answered by Department of Health and Social Care

A Call for Evidence was launched in October 2025 to gather evidence on a range of topics related to tobacco, vaping, and nicotine products, including on vape tank capacity limits. Following analysis of that call for evidence and further policy development, we intend to consult on tank capacity limits. We continue to discuss these issues with a wide variety of stakeholders, including retail bodies, charities, health organisations, and members of the independent vaping industry.

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