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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 13 November 2025

Debate

Tobacco and Vapes Bill

Contribution

The other day we heard that, because the EU is so inextricably involved in the United Kingdom’s internal affairs, the UK Government had to submit a notice under the EU technical regulation information system to EU member states about their intentions regarding this legislation. This is UK legislation, post Brexit. We are a sovereign United Kingdom, but we have written to the European Union. That notice was dispatched on 18 August. Member states had three months to review the legislation and raise concerns through a detailed opinion. During the standstill period, the Bill cannot be adopted.

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