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Written question asked by Andrew Snowden (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Monday, 14 September 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Electronic Cigarettes: Hospitality Industry

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will make it her policy to make it illegal to vape in pubs and hospitality venues.

Answer

I refer the Hon. Members to the Government's consultations, and accompanying consultation stage impact assessments, on smoke-free, heated tobacco-free, and vape-free places, and on the packaging, device appearance, and display of tobacco, vaping, and nicotine products. The Government will carefully consider the responses before taking decisions on future regulations.

I refer the Hon. Members to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill House of Lords debate on 24 February 2026 in relation to filters. Evidence is still developing and there are no current plans to consult on plain packaging and promotions restrictions. No assessment has been taken on filters being used to circumvent the current flavours ban.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
22717
Session
2026-27
Related items
Tobacco and Vapes Bill
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Lords
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Regulation Electronic cigarettes Hospitality industry
Link
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