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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 11 November 2025
Debate
Tobacco and Vapes BillContribution
The evidence base matters for a variety of reasons. The economic harm to small and micro-businesses along with their artisan supply chains would be substantial. Within the other tobacco products, or OTP, sector, there are approximately 130 specialist tobacconists operating within the UK. These are predominantly family-run retailers, many of which have operated for generations, and they are deeply embedded in local high streets and communities.
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