Vaping Young People 2023-12-05
2023-12-05
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Q1
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Vaping by young people has increased, with one in five children trying a vape in 2023. The number of youth experimenting with vapes has tripled over the past three years.
What steps are being taken to help reduce vaping among young people? In 2023, one in five children tried a vape and the number trying vapes has tripled in the last three years. Ministers had an opportunity during the passage of the Health and Care Act 2022 but did not act then.
Our tobacco and vapes Bill restricts the appeal and availability of vapes for children. The consultation closes tomorrow, and we will introduce legislation as soon as possible in the new year.
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Assessment & feedback
The Minister did not address the specific request about regretting earlier decisions or providing a precise timeline.
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Q2
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Vaping among young people has increased, with one in five children trying a vape in 2023. The number of youth experimenting with vapes has tripled over the past three years.
As the Minister rightly said, under-age vaping has increased by 50% in just the past three years. Ministers had an opportunity to act during the passage of the Health and Care Act 2022 but did not support a Labour amendment to prohibit branding that appeals to children. Does the Minister regret this? When will new legislation be brought forward?
The Government have brought forward a consultation on our tobacco and vapes Bill, which closes tomorrow. We will introduce legislation as soon as possible in the new year.
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Assessment & feedback
The Minister did not address the specific request about regretting earlier decisions or providing a precise timeline.
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