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This amendment gives that agility without our needing to reopen the statute books. In that way, it is an act of foresight: it is trying to look forward and future-proof the Bill. By accepting it, Ministers would reaffirm their commitment to a smoke-free generation and show leadership towards a genuinely healthier, nicotine-free future. I find it difficult to see why the Government would not want this legislation to be as adaptable and updateable as possible. Why would we not want to send a clear message that vaping exists to help smokers quit, not to recruit a new generation of nicotine consumers?