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Electronic Cigarettes: Shops

Asked by David SimmondsConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 22093

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the 10 Downing Street joint press release entitled Burnham means business: PM slashes business rates bills for pubs, clubs and live music venues, published on 23 July 2026, how many vaping shops operate in England according to figures held by (a) his Department and (b) the HMRC Valuation Office for which the latest information is available.

Answered by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

The HMRC Valuation Office does not hold data on the number of vaping shops operating in England.

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