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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 24 February 2026
Debate
Tobacco and Vapes BillContribution
As the noble Lord, Lord Rennard, said, if we raised the age of sale to 21 by adopting these amendments, the tobacco industry would simply change its business model to target older adults. It would not meet our ambition of a smoke-free UK, which is the core of this Bill. Stopping young people from ever starting to smoke is the easiest way to reduce smoking rates.
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