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HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Tenth sitting)In relation to the MHRA, we know from our brief look at the data that one in three products contains impurities. That is data that is currently provided. We absolutely accept that…21 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Ninth sitting)The Crown Proceedings Act 1947 specifically talks about Crown liability in this regard. It states that the Crown can have application only if it is applied to private individuals…21 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Eighth sitting)Will the hon. Lady give way?16 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Seventh sitting)When it comes to alcohol licensing, exceptions for members’ clubs are, of course, already in statute, so we do have exceptions in other licensing regimes. Does the hon. Lady agree…16 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Fifth sitting)On signs, if we accept the premise that the law is changed—as we have done in clause 1—to include a rolling scale with the date being 1 January 2009, signs will have to be updated…14 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Sixth sitting)I appreciate the point that the hon. Lady is making and those that other Members have made. As I understand it, we already have a law that bans people from purchasing vapes from a…14 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Fifth sitting)I understand that the term “cigarette paper” clearly indicates that the primary use for such an item is likely to be tobacco usage. However, it is not exclusive. As a model maker,…14 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Third sitting)One of the challenges with introducing an age restriction of 25 is that a 19-year-old can smoke today, but that rule would suddenly take away a right that they previously had.…09 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Third sitting)May I de-aggregate the two separate, distinct points about the age that will be defined on a driving licence or passport versus the concept of having ID? On the first point, most…09 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Fourth sitting)The Bill says that an individual may be liable for a fine, which means that other penalties up to £2,500 may be put in place. The Bill allows flexibility around the fines that…09 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (First sitting)Q This is a question specifically on vapes. You mentioned earlier that because it is a new product, there is a lack of scientific consensus on the medium to long-term effects. Are…07 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (First sitting)Q To go back to my earlier question on product displacement, which you have alluded to, you said there is concurrent evidence that people who are smoking are also vaping. Is there…07 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Pharmacy First is an incredibly popular service that has allowed many residents in Chatham and Aylesford to be referred for illnesses or urgent repeat medicine supplies. Can…07 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Second sitting)Q I have read some of your research from Edinburgh and have two questions relating to it. First, you said that in the research you undertook two years ago 40% of smokers thought…07 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Second sitting)Q My question is about price. In this Bill, we are looking to ban disposable vapes, which, as a former teacher myself, I used to see in toilet bowls and other exciting locations…07 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Second sitting)Q I have two questions. First, on digital taxation, I understand that under the previous Government, in March, vapes were to become digitally registered—with a digital tax—which…07 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Second sitting)Q My first question is on the enforcement element. We have had some correspondence and feedback that the £200 level is too low. I wonder whether councils or the Local Government…07 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. BAE Systems in my constituency recently announced an extra £200 million in avionics investment to support the F-35 programme, which will secure 200 extra jobs in the Warren…06 Jan 2025HANSARD Creative Arts EducationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. I thank the hon. Member for Chichester (Jess Brown-Fuller) for securing this debate and for her outstanding speech.…18 Dec 2024HANSARD Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords]I rise to speak in support of a crucial and overdue piece of legislation: a Bill to regulate, govern, and establish special administration measures for water companies in the…16 Dec 2024