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I also understand the aims of the shadow Secretary of State, the right hon. Member for Melton and Syston (Edward Argar), with new clause 19. However, the new clause is not needed. The Government already publish annual data on the illicit tobacco market and will do the same for vapes, following the introduction of the new vaping products duty in October 2026. Similarly, the Association of Chief Trading Standards Officers provides annual reports and updates specifically on enforcement activity, which includes illegal sale and importation of vapes. An annual report would only duplicate that.