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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 13 November 2025
Debate
Tobacco and Vapes BillContribution
Flavours have been developed to allow market competition through product and brand differentiation. That is a legitimate business aim and a perfectly reasonable thing to do. Different tastes matter. I hate many of the flavours. I have my favourite—banana ice, if anyone is interested. That is the case with a range of products that I purchase and consume and part of what makes vaping attractive to us ex-smokers. This is reducing choice in terms of what is acceptable. The wording means that there will be some central diktat on state-endorsed flavours, which does not appeal to me. It might lead to bland, limited options and backfire.
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