Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 97528

Electronic Cigarettes: Public Houses

Tabled: 5 December 2025
Answered: 15 December 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

ConservativeThirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of a pub vaping ban on the viability of local pubs which are designated as local community assets.

Answer

Ashley Dalton
We plan to consult on making most indoor settings, that are subject to existing smoke-free legislation, vape-free. This would include inside pubs and other hospitality venues. Many businesses and enclosed public places, including pubs, already have volunt...

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