Oral Question·Department of Health and Social Care
“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 14 October 2026Answered: 20 October 2026
Asked by
Helena Dollimore
Labour (Co-op) — Hastings and Rye
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Answer from Hansard
James Murray
As my hon. Friend set out, the Government confirmed the introduction of a vaping products duty to ensure that young people and non-smokers do not take up vaping. Registration for the duty will open on the digital platform from 1 April 2026, and the duty will take effect from 1 October that year.