Tobacco and Vapes Bill Passes First Vote in Parliament

The Second Reading of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill took place on 17th April, where MPs voted to support the Bill with a majority of 316 votes. 67 MP’s voted against the legislation. The Bill includes a generational ban on the sale of tobacco, as well vaping restrictions on displays, packaging and flavours.

There are still several more steps needed before it becomes law, such as votes in the House of Lords, but it is possible that the bill could now become law before the general election, expected in the second half of 2024.

The Prime Minister used his conference speech in October of last year to unveil his plans to ban people born after 1 January 2009 from buying tobacco products.

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