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Written question asked by Rachael Maskell (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 May 2024. It was answered by Andrea Leadsom (Conservative) on Friday, 24 May 2024 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Nicotine: Products

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will take legislative steps to end the marketing of all nicotine products.

Answer

Current evidence suggests that whilst nicotine pouch use is low amongst adults, it is increasing, especially with the younger male audience. Nicotine products, such as nicotine pouches, are not currently subject to advertising restrictions.

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill proposed measures to prohibit the sale of tobacco to people born on or after 1 January 2009, as well as enabling product requirements to be imposed in connection with tobacco, vapes, and other products. However, the bill did not receive Parliamentary approval prior to the prorogation on 24 May 2024.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
27424
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Marketing Products Nicotine
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk