Parliament Accepts Amendments to Bill
April 01, 2026 by planetofthevapes.co.uk
Parliament Accepts Amendments to Bill
The UK Parliament has moved a step closer to finalising the Tobacco and Vapes Bill after accepting amendments introduced by the House of Lords. The changes focus largely on strengthening enforcement mechanisms and refining how the legislation will be implemented in practice. Key provisions include adjustments to areas such as age verification requirements and regulatory oversight, reflecting recommendations from parliamentary committees and ongoing consultations. The acceptance of these amendments signals broad political support for tightening controls on tobacco and vaping products, particularly in response to concerns about youth uptake. At the same time, debate continues over the potential impact of the measures on adult smokers and the role of harm reduction.
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11.80% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 6.7 million current smokers in United Kingdom 13.60% of men are current smokers but only 10.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
