Written questions

Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Impact Assessments

Commons · Question 2242 · Tabled 30 Jul 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 2 Sep 2024

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to use the impact assessment entitled Tobacco and Vapes Bill: impact assessment, published on 20 March 2024, as part of its forthcoming Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

Answer

Answered by Andrew Gwynne, 2 Sep 2024

As set out in the King’s Speech, a bill will be introduced to progressively increase the age at which people can be sold cigarettes and impose limits on the sale and marketing of vapes. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will pave the way for a smoke-free United ...