Written question asked by Joe Robertson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 September 2026. It was answered by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Thursday, 3 September 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Electronic Cigarettes and Tobacco

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the speech made by Baroness Merron on 3 March 2026 on vape tank capacity limits, Official Report, House of Lords, column 1217, when he plans to consult on such limits; and what discussions he has had with stakeholders on the consultation entitled “Tobacco and vapes: packaging, appearance and display”, published on 10 July 2026.

Answer: A Call for Evidence was launched in October 2025 to gather evidence on a range of topics related to tobacco, vaping, and nicotine products, including on vape tank capacity limits. Following analysis of that call for evidence and further policy development, we intend to consult on tank capacity limits. We continue to discuss these issues with a wide variety of stakeholders, including retail bodies, charities, health organisations, and members of the independent vaping industry.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 19236
Session: 2026-27
Related items: Tobacco and Vapes Bill
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Proceeding contributions
House of Lords
Subjects: Public consultation Packaging Tobacco Electronic cigarettes
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk