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HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Fifth sitting)rose —14 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Fifth sitting)I want to look specifically at clause 1(3), which relates to identity documents. In the previous sitting, the Minister said that he would have powers to change the list of…14 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Sixth sitting)I want to follow up on the points made on clause 5(3) and clause 6(3) in particular. Both specify that “The notice must be displayed in a prominent position”. I agree with many of…14 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Sixth sitting)This amendment states: “The offence set out in subsection (1) does not apply to vending machines that are located within specialised mental health units that provide care for…14 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Sixth sitting)I appreciate that; those were the words of the NHS trusts themselves when they talked about positive decisions. We cannot always be sure exactly why someone made that decision,…14 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Sixth sitting)I will say a little about the intention behind the amendment. We have obviously stressed throughout this debate how addictive nicotine is, but I want to ensure that if we are…14 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Sixth sitting)I would like to press my amendment to a Division. Question put, That the amendment be made.14 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Fifth sitting)I was talking from a legal perspective. Clause 1(3) is about what “identity document” means, which obviously means that those listed are the six that people are allowed to use. I…14 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Fifth sitting)I agree with everything my hon. Friend says. My first question was, “Well, what else they would be using cigarette papers for?” The second question—which maybe the Minister can…14 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Fifth sitting)Clause 3(1) says: “A person commits an offence if the person has the management or control of premises on which a tobacco vending machine is available for use.” My first point…14 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Fifth sitting)My hon. Friend makes an incredibly valid point. It is something we are duty-bound to explore and test, to make sure we can avoid any problems with the roll-out and implementation…14 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Fifth sitting)Why are we limiting this to cigarettes? Forgive me, I am not an expert—I have never bought herbal smoking products—but if we are applying the same rules and we just want an…14 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Fifth sitting)I am concerned about whether we are accidentally and inadvertently creating a loophole here. If we are not going to ban someone from breaking down a cigarette packet and selling…14 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Sixth sitting)Will my right hon. Friend give way?14 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Sixth sitting)I apologise to my hon. Friend. I might have misunderstood, so may I clarify the intended purpose here? If snus is illegal under earlier regulations, what is this further…14 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Sixth sitting)Recent announcements from the Home Office have confirmed that businesses will be able to legally accept the use of digital proof of age for alcohol products. I would like to see…14 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. Does the Secretary of State believe it is fair that undocumented illegal migrants get priority access to the NHS over British taxpayers?13 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Fourth sitting)Drawing on the point that my hon. Friend is making, one issue with the drafting of subsection (7) of new clause 3 is that businesses will need to have this age verification…09 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Fourth sitting)I want to take a step back and look again at clause 1 itself. Enforceability has to be considered as an important element of achieving the smoke-free generation. As I keep…09 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Fourth sitting)Speaking specifically about amendments 17 and 18 and the age restriction of 25, I understand the arguments that have been made: Government policies often offer entitlement to one…09 Jan 2025