Written questions

Vending Machines: Age Assurance

Commons · Question 123158 · Tabled 24 Mar 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 31 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the potential merits of providing grants or financial support to vending operators to meet compliance costs arising from age

Answer

Answered by James Murray, 31 Mar 2026

The Chancellor has regular discussions with the Secretary of State for the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) on a range of issues. DHSC ran a 12-week consultation on proposals for the ban of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under 16 year...