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House of Commons · Westminster Hall

Vaping And Smoking Among Youth

11 January 2024 · 0 other contributors · 1,089 words

Opened by Andrea Leadsom Con South Northamptonshire

Responding minister: Not recorded

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At a glance

Andrea Leadsom raised concerns about vaping and smoking among youth in Westminster Hall. Response awaited from government.

Key points

  • The Minister is concerned about the high number of children vaping and smoking in the UK.
  • Smoking causes around 80,000 deaths annually and costs 17 billion a year in health and social care.
  • The Minister aims to introduce legislation to prevent tobacco sales to children turning 15 or younger.

Key requests to Government

The Minister aims to introduce legislation through the tobacco and vapes Bill to save lives by ensuring children turning 15 this year or younger will never be legally sold tobacco products. She also seeks significant new funding and support for existing smokers to quit, and action to enforce rules on vaping.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Andrea Leadsom Con South Northamptonshire

The Minister is concerned about the high number of children vaping and smoking. She noted that in the UK, smoking kills around 80,000 people annually, causing one in four cancer deaths and costing £17 billion a year in ill health and demands on NHS and social care. The Minister highlighted that the number of children using vapes has tripled, with an estimated one in five children having used a vape.

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