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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 3 November 2025

Debate

Tobacco and Vapes Bill

Contribution

Secondly, the scheme would generate fee incomes to bolster trading standards and HMRC reinforcement. This is critical for implementing the vaping product duty and avoiding the loss of these duties, because of course illicit suppliers will not pay. I am aware that further powers are to be given to HMRC in September next year, but these amendments would address a problem that needs to be tackled now.

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