Written questions

Tobacco and Vapes Bill

Commons · Question 27138 · Tabled 29 Jan 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 5 Feb 2025

Question

Asked by Sammy Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the impact assessment for the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, published on 5 November 2024, whether the specified cost of retailer staff training (a) is a one-off cost and (b) reflects on

Answer

Answered by Andrew Gwynne, 5 Feb 2025

The estimated familiarisation and staff training costs included in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill impact assessment are assumed to be one-off costs, and individual estimates are provided for each specific policy.The bill will gradually end the sale of tobacco...