Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 119046

Alcoholic Drinks and Smoking: Children

Tabled: 9 March 2026

Answered: 23 March 2026

Question

Adam Jogee

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what support he is giving to local authorities in Staffordshire to take enforcement action against the sale of a) tobacco b) fruit flavoured vapes and c) alcohol to under 18s.

Answer

Mrs Sharon Hodgson

The Government is supporting local authorities to take enforcement action against the underage sales of tobacco, vapes, and alcohol.On tobacco and vapes, the Government is providing up to £10 million annually until 2028/29 for Trading Standards, to suppor...

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