Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Baroness Walmsley (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Tuesday, 10 February 2026.

Under-16s Energy Drinks Ban

Question: My Lords, the Government promised to ban the sale of energy drinks in this Session. The consultation has ended but we have not seen the results yet. When will the responses be published and when will the Government publish the regulations? Will the ban extend to all under-18s and all retailers, including vending machines and schools? There is still time to pass the regulations before Prorogation. Will the Government get on with it? Otherwise, it will be a promise made but a promise broken.

Answer: I hear the noble Baroness’s counsel but, as I said, we have committed to introduce the ban within this Parliament, as the Secretary of State said. He also said ideally sooner, if possible. I can confirm that all sellers, retailers and businesses of all sizes in England, including in-store and online sales, should be in scope of the ban.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 853 c125
Session: 2024-26
Oral question type: 1st Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Children Health education Sales Obesity Age assurance Energy drinks
Link: View this Oral question on hansard.parliament.uk