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HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Tenth sitting)I will not press these provisions to a vote but they are worth raising now, and perhaps for consideration at a later stage of the Bill, further down the line. The amendment and…21 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Tenth sitting)In my speech, I referenced evidence from Canada—the Health Canada survey. If the hon. Gentleman would like some more information on that, he could get in touch with ASH, which has…21 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Fourth sitting)I wish to speak to new clause 3, which is in my name. I do not intend to press it to a vote, and I will be very brief because there has been a lot of discussion—about three and a…09 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Fourth sitting)The hon. Gentleman talks about civil liberties, agency and this great country. One purpose of the Bill is to tackle inequalities in our country—stark inequalities between the rich…09 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Fourth sitting)I agree. We heard concerns on Tuesday in evidence about the aggression towards retailers, and the impact that the Bill might have on that. I would argue that providing consistency…09 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Fourth sitting)As I pointed out, surveys of retailers in Scotland show that 83% of them do not think it is a burden. As things are, there are fewer tobacco sales year on year, and as we…09 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Fourth sitting)The new clause will make the policy consistent across the nations and simplify the process. If I can carry on, I will expand on those points. The new clause will extend the policy…09 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Fourth sitting)I cannot point to any evidence in statistics, but retailers welcome it. I think 90% of retailers in Scotland are in favour of it. In England, 83% of small retailers agree with it,…09 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Second sitting)Q As we know, we have very high levels of child poverty in this country. Much of that poverty is in the areas where there is high smoking prevalence, as well as many other health…07 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (First sitting)Q I notice in your submission that you have a recommendation: “The government should make good on their pledge to publish a ‘roadmap to a smokefree country’…with a strong focus on…07 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Second sitting)Q Can I ask a question to all of you? We know that the Bill will go a long way towards reducing health inequalities. In more deprived areas, which have the highest prevalence of…07 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Second sitting)Q I was basing that on what you said at the beginning—that trading standards had been cut by 50%—so I know that local authorities will struggle. I also know that although a…07 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Second sitting)Q We heard from a previous witness that young people say that most of the advertising for vapes is in the shops. The Bill will bring in powers to regulate vapes, and that includes…07 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Second sitting)Q We have heard overwhelmingly from the witnesses how important the Bill will be for tackling inequalities and bringing about a smoke-free future. I am confident that the Bill…07 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (First sitting)Q Do you have any view on how restricting vapes in public places, which is obviously a very welcome power, should be implemented so that it does not deter smokers from switching…07 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (First sitting)I cannot hear everything because of that noise, but I am co-chair of the all-party parliamentary group on smoking and health.07 Jan 2025HANSARD Lobular Breast CancerI thank my hon. Friend for raising this very important issue. I was diagnosed with, treated for and cured of breast cancer this year, in a very timely way. I was very grateful to…10 Dec 2024HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Billrose—29 Nov 2024HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy daughter Maria lived her life with severe disabilities and health conditions. Since her birth, we were told many times that she might have only six months to live. She lived…29 Nov 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillI declare an interest as the co-chair of the all-party parliamentary group on smoking and health. Just over a year ago, I welcomed the previous Government’s Tobacco and Vapes…26 Nov 2024