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HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Fourteenth sitting)I concur. Cancer Research UK followed a similar argument in written evidence to the Committee: “It is important that any measures to restrict vaping do not exacerbate harm…28 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Fourteenth sitting)To follow on from what the shadow Minister said, the Minister said that performers who smoke during performances would not be a problem because the second-hand passive smoking…28 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Thirteenth sitting)Taking on board what you said, Mr Pritchard, I just want to build on the point that my hon. Friend made about enforcement—I always talk about enforcement in practice. I want to…28 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Thirteenth sitting)I absolutely agree, and my hon. Friend makes a powerful point. I would like us to consider this issue when we look at whether to take these proposals any further. I cannot see how…28 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Twelfth sitting)I understand that two-month period, but does it also apply to the earlier provisions on the creation of offences relating to publication? If we had some alignment there, neither…23 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Twelfth sitting)That is a very interesting point, and it goes to the heart of commercial contracts. Money talks and money is very powerful, but we must be careful about that when establishing…23 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Eleventh sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. I just want to go through something again. Obviously, the purpose of part 6 of the Bill is to establish the rules…23 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Twelfth sitting)That is a possibility. It always depends on the terms of the contract itself, but in theory they could agree a 10 or 15-year contract and sponsorship deal. It is interesting that…23 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Twelfth sitting)I will make two points. First, I understand where my h F the shadow Minister is coming from in terms of the questions about enforceability and when these things come into effect.…23 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Twelfth sitting)This is just off the top of my head, but on a technical point about clause 125(1), in terms of vape sponsorship, a person will be guilty of an offence only after the provision…23 Jan 2025HANSARDListed Places of Worship SchemeOur churches are listed places of worship; they are treasured assets that really must be preserved. During my degree, I loved studying the role of our church; I even read Bede’s…22 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Tenth sitting)I want to build on the points my hon. Friends have made. As we have said, clause 92 relates to the flavouring of vapes. In the future, we will have to be incredibly agile in…21 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Tenth sitting)The Minister is making a powerful point. I was concerned about the idea that an influencer might be able to publish an image of a retail packet that is not compliant. At the…21 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Tenth sitting)I was going to ask that as well, because around the concept of publishing there is a big debate about social media—is X a publishing platform or a form of conversation? There is…21 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Tenth sitting)Thinking about the more modern age, I want to explore how the clause would apply to social media and television. The clause states: “The Secretary of State may by regulations…21 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Tenth sitting)I agree. I think the hon. Member makes a valid point. It is part of the bigger discussion that we have to have, with the ability to be a bit more agile in how we actually decide,…21 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Tenth sitting)Etsy is a very good company; it enables small businesses to sell their products, which is admirable and laudable, but I agree with my hon. Friend that it is entirely inappropriate…21 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Tenth sitting)To build on that point, it is interesting that, often, one of the biggest difficulties for those who smoke and want to stop is missing the physical act of holding a cigarette. It…21 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Tenth sitting)My hon. Friend makes a very powerful and valid point. I would like the Minister to address how we are going to tackle the issue online. If someone cannot go into a physical shop,…21 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Tenth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. I will focus on two main points from two different organisations. The first point, which builds on the points made by…21 Jan 2025