Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 76018

Electronic Cigarettes: Public Houses

Tabled: 9 September 2025
Answered: 16 September 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 29 August 2025 to Question 68411 on Electronic Cigarettes: Bus Stops, for what reason he has considered banning vaping inside pubs.

Answer

Ashley Dalton
Whilst vapes are less harmful than smoking and can be an effective quit aid for adult smokers, they are not harm-free and the long-term health impacts of vaping are unknown. Vapes release an aerosol that exposes people to nicotine and potential toxicants,...
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