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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 24 February 2026
Debate
Tobacco and Vapes BillContribution
14: Clause 12, page 6, line 9, at end insert—
“(1A) But subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a vape vending machine made available for use in a mental health hospital if the machine is in an area that is intended wholly or mainly for inpatients.”Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment creates an exception to the offence of having management or control of premises on which a vape vending machine is made available for use. It applies where the vending machine is in a mental health hospital in an area intended wholly or mainly for inpatients.
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